Century High School is a four-year public secondary school in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Opened in 1999, it serves the southeast portion of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25, and is the newest of the district's three traditional high schools.
Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Teal, Silver
School Rankings
Century High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Diamondback
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century High School's ranking?
Century High School is ranked #197 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Century High School often compared to?
Century High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland High School, Pocatello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,086 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Century High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century High School?
Century High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Pocatello School District.
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