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#351 of 719 schools in ID
Top 49% in state
New Horizon High School
High School · Pocatello District · Pocatello, ID
A Pocatello District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
955 WEST ALAMEDA, Pocatello, ID 83201
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Horizon High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Horizon 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$63,209
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: Pocatello SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Pocatello High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,328 | Compare → |
| Pocatello Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pocatello District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 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
New Horizon High School is listed in POCATELLO DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizon High School
New Horizon High School is a public high school in Pocatello, ID, part of Pocatello District, serving approximately 128 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizon High School
What grades does New Horizon High School serve?
New Horizon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Horizon High School?
New Horizon High School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizon High School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Horizon High School rank in ID?
New Horizon High School ranks #351 of 719 schools in ID.
What is New Horizon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 New Horizon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizon High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Horizon High School a charter school?
No, New Horizon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Horizon High School a Title I school?
No, New Horizon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Horizon High School?
58.6% of students at New Horizon 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bannock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (208) 237-2233
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83201)
- 39,552
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 83201; 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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