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Cultural Attractions

Spectacular scenery, four-season recreational opportunities and all the amenities of large metropolitan areas (without the heavy traffic congestion) provide area residents a quality lifestyle.

Idaho State University offers the community a number of cultural events. Theatre ISU, in its 58th season, runs a series of six plays October through May in ISU's Frazier Hall. The Idaho State Civic symphony, featuring solo artists, performs October through May in ISU's Goranson Hall.

Idaho Museum of Natural History

Exhibits at the Idaho Museum of Natural History allow you to discover the natural and cultural history of Idaho. The museum holds fascinating pioneer and Indian relics.

ISU's Holt Arena, with a seating capacity of 12,000, is the site of NCAA and other sporting events, the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, and a variety of major shows, exhibits, and concerts. Holt Arena was America's first indoor college foolball and multi-purpose facility.

The new Bannock County Historical Museum, located in Upper Ross Park, tells the story of early Indian, mining and pioneer life in southeast Idaho.

Population

The population of Pocatello was estimated at about 50,000 in 1994. Combined with Chubbuck's population of 10,000, the two connecting cities have around 60,000 people.

Bannock County has an approximate population of about 71,000 in 1,112 square miles (64 persons per square mile). 93.5% of the population is Caucasian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American, 0.7% Black, and 0.7% Asian.

Education

Pocatello and Chubuck accommodate their nearly 14,000 public and private students with 5 private schools, 15 elementary schools, 4 junior highs, an alternate school, and 2 high schools. School District #25 also operates a Teen Parent Program and an Evening High School for students with special needs.

The District has a solid reputation for providing quality education in grades k-12, as well as nationally recognized adult/community education classes. Both Highland and Pocatello High Schools have been accredited with 'merit' status by the Idaho Department of Education.

In 1989, Pocatello High school received the Presidential Excellence award--one of only 165 high schools in the nation to receive this honor.

Idaho State University (ISU) is among the fastest growing of the four academic institutions of higher education supported by the State of Idaho. 10,500 on-campus students participate in 124 Baccalaureate, 50 Masters and nine Doctoral programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy, Health-Related Professions, Education, Engineering and Business.

Idaho State University lower campus

The October 15, 1990 issue of U.S. News & World Report ranked Idaho State University among the top 295 universities in the nation. The rankings were based on the university's reputation, selectivity, faculty resources, financial resources and student satisfaction.

Also in 1990, ISU was ranked first in the nation of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examinations. ISU had a 69.6% pass rate, more than three times the national average of 21.9%. The statistics are based on students taking the exams for the first time.

ISU has an outstanding School of Applied Technology offering classes and certificates in several technical and career-oriented fields.