Century High School

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Century High School ranks 32 nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Century High School is a public high school located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,092 students. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in Idaho and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Century High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Idaho, ranking 32nd out of 159 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 77.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Pocatello District (57.3%) and the state of Idaho (53.3%). In Science, Century High School also outperforms the district and state, with 54.6% of students proficient or better. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.6% in 2022-2023 to 95.8% in 2018-2019, consistently outperforming the state and district averages.

While Century High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.21% in 2021-2022 to 35.67% in 2020-2021, the school has been ranked highly for its performance with low socioeconomic status students, ranking 1st out of 13 Idaho high schools in 2022-2023 and 2nd out of 18 in 2020-2021, both with a 5-star rating. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 78.75% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and a higher percentage of Hispanic students (12.73%) compared to the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204-7347

(208) 478-6863

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,455

Feeder schools for Century High School:

Elementary:	Greenacres Elementary School
	Indian Hills Elementary School
	Tendoy Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 1,092

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Century High School ranks better than 79.9% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Pocatello District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Century High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Century High School is $7,455. 2 high schools in the Pocatello District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Century High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Century High School 32^nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Century High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Century High School

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Rank History for all students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	49.52	89^th	151	41.1%
2009	38.76	75^th	128	41.4%
2010	57.14	77^th	169	54.4%
2011	59.82	69^th	165	58.2%
2012	75.68	30^th	162	81.5%
2013	71.55	30^th	160	81.3%
2015	58.52	25^th	74	66.2%
2016	80.66	13^th	76	82.9%
2017	77.51	19^th	101	81.2%
2021	70.48	18^th	88	79.5%
2022	64.86	25^th	110	77.3%
2023	81.37	17^th	106	84.0%
2024	74.61	32^nd	159	79.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.82	2^nd	18	88.9%
2023	90.07	1^st	13	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	71.39	10^th	40	75.0%
2022	62.84	12^th	48	75.0%
2023	84.36	3^rd	40	92.5%
2024	46.08	46^th	66	30.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	68.92	7^th	40	82.5%
2022	47.97	20^th	48	58.3%
2023	71.75	11^th	40	72.5%
2024	66.17	23^rd	66	65.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.28	11^th	38	71.1%
2024	63.88	21^st	55	61.8%

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Rank History for White students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	75.75	8^th	23	65.2%
2021	66.02	10^th	29	65.5%
2022	71.36	7^th	50	86.0%
2024	70.59	24^th	78	69.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Century High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	745	745
2001	697	5	10	48	8	n/a	n/a	0	768
2002	939	9	17	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2003	939	9	17	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2004	966	19	25	49	17	n/a	n/a	0	1076
2005	982	17	32	50	21	n/a	n/a	0	1102
2006	935	15	27	48	16	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2007	924	12	27	56	16	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2008	866	9	19	50	10	n/a	n/a	0	954
2009	908	10	23	63	20	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2010	935	14	14	62	30	n/a	n/a	0	1055
2011	1014	22	23	56	26	6	2	0	1149
2012	1021	24	28	75	40	8	8	0	1204
2013	1016	18	27	85	30	11	11	0	1198
2014	1030	22	28	86	26	6	20	0	1218
2015	1006	19	32	101	27	5	20	0	1210
2016	1019	19	30	111	21	3	26	0	1229
2017	1003	15	33	108	23	2	25	0	1209
2018	1060	19	33	125	20	1	26	0	1284
2019	1031	19	24	102	21	2	35	0	1234
2020	1030	12	25	122	18	5	38	0	1250
2021	961	7	19	133	16	4	43	0	1183
2022	914	11	21	130	14	6	40	0	1136
2023	860	12	13	139	20	6	42	0	1092

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Century High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	745	38.5	19.4	13
2001	768	36.4	21.1	16.1
2002	1006	49.1	20.5	24.4
2003	1006	49.1	20.5	24.4
2004	1076	51.9	20.7	27.2
2005	1102	50.6	21.8	29.7
2006	1041	47.0	22.1	26.5
2007	1035	48.2	21.5	26.1
2008	954	46.9	20.3	25.4
2009	1024	50.6	20.2	27.3
2010	1055	50.7	20.8	32.9
2011	1149	55.9	20.5	32.6
2012	1204	54.8	21.9	35.7
2013	1198	55.0	21.7	36.2
2014	1218	54.9	22.1	35.6
2015	1210	54.0	22.4	35.9
2016	1229	54.0	22.7	38.2
2017	1209	55.1	21.9	37.6
2018	1284	57.2	22.4	36.4
2019	1234	55.3	22.3	39.7
2020	1250	57.1	21.8	31.9
2021	1183	55.8	21.1	35.7
2022	1136	55.3	20.5	21.2
2023	1092	54.9	19.8	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Century High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	745	38.5	19.4	13
2001	768	36.4	21.1	16.1
2002	1006	49.1	20.5	24.4
2003	1006	49.1	20.5	24.4
2004	1076	51.9	20.7	27.2
2005	1102	50.6	21.8	29.7
2006	1041	47.0	22.1	26.5
2007	1035	48.2	21.5	26.1
2008	954	46.9	20.3	25.4
2009	1024	50.6	20.2	27.3
2010	1055	50.7	20.8	32.9
2011	1149	55.9	20.5	32.6
2012	1204	54.8	21.9	35.7
2013	1198	55.0	21.7	36.2
2014	1218	54.9	22.1	35.6
2015	1210	54.0	22.4	35.9
2016	1229	54.0	22.7	38.2
2017	1209	55.1	21.9	37.6
2018	1284	57.2	22.4	36.4
2019	1234	55.3	22.3	39.7
2020	1250	57.1	21.8	31.9
2021	1183	55.8	21.1	35.7
2022	1136	55.3	20.5	21.2
2023	1092	54.9	19.8	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Century High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$887 (11.9%)	$6,568 (88.1%)	$7,455

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Century High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Century High School)	51.7	47.7	4%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Century High School)	72.1	57.6	14.5%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Century High School)	70.6	74.2	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1234	1092	11.5%
African American	19	12	36.8%
American Indian	21	20	4.8%
Asian	24	13	45.8%
Hispanic	102	139	36.3%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	1031	860	16.6%
Two or More Races	35	42	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	32.9%	6.8%

Schools Near Century High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Century High School	Public	9-12	7801 Diamondback Drive	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 478-6863	1,092	55	19.8	32.9%	860 (78.8%)	12 (1.1%)	139 (12.7%)	13 (1.2%)	20 (1.8%)	6 (0.5%)	42 (3.8%)	74.6	32^nd of 159 public high schools	79.9%		81.4	17^th of 106 public high schools	84.0%	15	43.1	54.6	77.8	$7,455	$887	$6,568
Pocatello High School	Public	9-12	325 North Arthur Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-2056	1,352	60	22.4	28.4%	1,084 (80.2%)	2 (0.1%)	177 (13.1%)	4 (0.3%)	19 (1.4%)	7 (0.5%)	59 (4.4%)	50.5	82^nd of 159 public high schools	48.4%		74.4	24^th of 106 public high schools	77.4%	58	36.6	48.3	76.9	$8,094	$949	$7,146
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bench Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-1300	1,589	71	22.2	21.7%	1,253 (78.9%)	8 (0.5%)	164 (10.3%)	22 (1.4%)	78 (4.9%)	13 (0.8%)	51 (3.2%)	51.2	80^th of 159 public high schools	49.7%		60.5	41^st of 106 public high schools	61.3%	39	35.3	36.9	66.6	$7,004	$809	$6,195
Porteuf Valley Technical And Career Center	Public	9-12	4200 Hawthorne Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 235-3563	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Horizon High School	Public	9-12	955 West Alameda	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-2233	128	13	9.7	53.9%	85 (66.4%)	1 (0.8%)	28 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)			12.5	$13,073	$2,652	$10,421
Shoshone-Bannock School	Public	6-12	50 South Hiline Road	Pocatello	83202	Bannock County	Shoshone-Bannock School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(208) 238-4200	145	5	29.0	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Marsh Valley High School	Public	9-12	12655 South Old Highway 91	Arimo	83214	Bannock County	Marsh Valley Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 254-3711	405	24	17.2	19.8%	379 (93.6%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19.2	123^rd of 159 public high schools	22.6%		73.8	25^th of 106 public high schools	76.4%	98	28.8		62.6	$8,519	$789	$7,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Century High School

What schools feed into Century High School?

Century High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenacres Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Tendoy Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Century High School?

Students at Century High School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Century High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,092 students attended Century High School.

What district is Century High School in?

Pocatello District

Is Century High School a good school?

Century High School ranks 32^nd of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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