- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pocatello, ID
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160264000472
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Highland High School held near 1,539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.4 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 160264000472 · Pocatello, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,456 enr · 20.5:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocatello High School (1,281 students)
Highland High School held near 1,539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.4 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle School
612 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 1,456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 43% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,456
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Highland High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 1,456 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 1,589 (2022-23) → 1,539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 20.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High School?
16.6% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland High School rank among high schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Highland High School, Pocatello District also operates Pocatello High School (1,281 students), Century High School (1,068 students), and Franklin Middle School (718 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.