Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Bench Rd,  Pocatello, ID
Pocatello School District
3.8
3.2
1,539 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
59%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
13.9%
State Average
20.3%
Science
3.7%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
394:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
78.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
Native American
4.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Idaho State University 471 Students
Boise State University 232 Students
Utah State University 229 Students
University of Utah 186 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 161 Students
Brigham Young University 145 Students
Utah Tech University 109 Students
University of Idaho 100 Students
The College of Idaho 81 Students
Montana State University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 66 Students
Business 60 Students
Biology 60 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Physical Therapy 33 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Radiologic Technician 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 225 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/30/2024
My experience at Highland high school was a unique one. I went into highschool my freshman and sophomore year with COVID, weird schedules, and lots of uncertainty. My junior and senior year my school was half burned to the ground. If there's anything to say about highland the people are resilient, adaptive, and hard working.
4.0 Senior
11/1/2023
Great school to help you connect with friends and enjoy some really great teachers. Not many extracurricular activities are offered but enough to satisfy most students.
3.0 Senior
10/1/2023
I would like to see the school district care more about Highland. It is in need of serious updating that has obviously been ignored. The teachers are amazing though. I have enjoyed my learning experience. The building is just in rough shape that can slightly hinder my learning
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
11/13/2017
Although we are somewhat new here, I have now had 1 child graduate from this school, and another child is currently in 10th grade. My children have had a successful transition from their old schools, and have quickly made new friends, feel a camaraderie with their teachers, and excel in their classe...
5.0 parent
11/13/2014
Highland is like a private school. There are no private high schools in town so if you want that feel...great academics, superior athletics, parent involvement. Guess what...its free!! Sure people may say that it is cliquey here. There may be some privileged kids...but there is also a VERY diverse p...
3.0 student
10/23/2011
Highland is the stereotypical rich kid school where everything is bought instead of earned. Except for the straight A student part, they earned that poor rating all on their own merit.
1.0 student
2/27/2011
Just don't like the feeling of the place. Bad teachers, student body, and facility. Try another high school.

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pocatello, ID and is served by the Pocatello School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,539 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $450,029. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Horizons High School, Gateway Prof-Tech School, Pocatello High School, and more. Learn more about what Pocatello has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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