HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

1,456 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located on Bench Road in Pocatello, Idaho, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25. As one of the district’s primary high schools, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for its active campus culture, which encompasses a wide range of academic programs, advanced placement (AP) courses, and robust extracurricular offerings that cater to a diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Highland High School is deeply embedded in the local Pocatello community, frequently recognized for its competitive athletic programs and strong spirit of student engagement. The school facilities provide a central hub for community events, while its staff emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at holistic student development. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for leadership, arts, and athletics, Highland continues to play a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of Bannock County.

1,456

Total Students

65.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,135
Hispanic	154
Black	8
Asian	19
Two or More	59
American Indian	66
Pacific Islander	15

White
1,135 (78.0%)
Hispanic
154 (10.6%)
American Indian
66 (4.5%)
Two or More
59 (4.1%)
Asian
19 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.0%)
Black
8 (0.5%)

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)237-1300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 388

Grade 10 380

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 306