POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL

325 NORTH ARTHUR AVENUE
POCATELLO, ID 83204

(208)233-2056

1,352 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pocatello High School, often referred to as "Poky High," is a historic institution located in the heart of Pocatello, Idaho. Established in 1892, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest high schools in the state and serves as a significant landmark in the community. The school’s architecture reflects its rich history, featuring a classic design that has been meticulously preserved and updated over the decades to continue serving the educational needs of the region's students.

Academically and culturally, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Pocatello. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, vocational training, and various extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics and performing arts. As a cornerstone of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, Pocatello High is known for its strong school spirit and tradition, fostering a sense of pride among its diverse student body, faculty, and alumni.

1,352

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,084
Hispanic	177
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	59
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,084 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
177 (13.1 %)
Two or More
59 (4.4 %)
American Indian
19 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	POCATELLO DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)233-2056
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 379

Grade 10 342

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 314