Very Good
#204 of 719 schools in ID
Top 28% in state
Century High School
High School · Pocatello District · Pocatello, ID
A Pocatello District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 DIAMONDBACK DRIVE, Pocatello, ID 83204
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Century High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Century High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocatello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,191
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in POCATELLO DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,539 | Compare → |
| New Horizon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 128 | Compare → |
| Pocatello High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,328 | Compare → |
| Pocatello Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pocatello District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Century High School is listed in POCATELLO DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Century High School
Century High School is a public high school in Pocatello, ID, part of Pocatello District, serving approximately 1,086 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Century High School
What grades does Century High School serve?
Century High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Century High School?
Century High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,086 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Century High School rank in ID?
Century High School ranks #204 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Century High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Century High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Century High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Century High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Century High School a charter school?
No, Century High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Century High School a Title I school?
No, Century High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Century High School?
33.4% of students at Century High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bannock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.3%
- Phone
- (208) 478-6863
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83204)
- 18,400
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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