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POCATELLO DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
24
Schools
12,259
Students
$9,899
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
37.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
94.8%
Graduation Rate
+8.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

POCATELLO DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 12,259 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,899 is below the national average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08645
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08742
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08674
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08712
KINPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–080
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,092
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL09–121,589
NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL09–12128
POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL09–121,352
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
POCATELLO JUVENILE DETENTION01–124
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,899-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
17%
State
61.6%
Local (property tax)
17.0%
Federal
21.4%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
12,259
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.8%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.8% graduation rate — 8.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,899, spending is 31% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in POCATELLO DISTRICT?
POCATELLO DISTRICT has 24 public schools, serving a total of 12,259 students.
What is the graduation rate for POCATELLO DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 94.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does POCATELLO DISTRICT spend per student?
POCATELLO DISTRICT spends $9,899 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in POCATELLO DISTRICT?
37% of students in POCATELLO DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in POCATELLO DISTRICT?
No, POCATELLO DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does POCATELLO DISTRICT serve?
POCATELLO DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for POCATELLO DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in POCATELLO DISTRICT is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.