Serving 1,539 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower 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 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 1,539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 1,539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.38, 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
#265 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #265 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, Pocatello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% 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 Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 96%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
1,539 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Pocatello School District.
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