Pocatello Juvenile Detention serves 9 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocatello Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pocatello Juvenile Detention's student population of 9 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pocatello Juvenile Detention is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Hispanic
11%
21%
White
78%
72%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
9 students attend Pocatello Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pocatello Juvenile Detention students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pocatello Juvenile Detention offer ?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocatello Juvenile Detention part of?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention is part of Pocatello School District.
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