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 1,068 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 41%). 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Century High School serves the southern part of Pocatello, ID, covering an area of approximately 76.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,068 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,068 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Century High School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 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 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Teal & Gold
School Mascot
Diamondback
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century High School's ranking?
Century High School is ranked #178 out of 704 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 41% 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 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,068 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Century High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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