Pocatello High School vs. Century High School
Should I attend Pocatello High School or Century High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pocatello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,254 students in grades 9-12, Pocatello 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,136 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 41% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,254 students
1,136 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 707 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#182 out of 707 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
71%
Graduation Rate
89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
348
298
Grade 10 Students
334
273
Grade 11 Students
331
320
Grade 12 Students
241
245
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
79%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%