Serving 367 students in grades 7-12, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocahontas Area Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pocahontas, IA, encompassing approximately 402.2 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to its edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School's student population of 367 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
81%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School's ranking?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is ranked #819 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
The graduation rate of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
367 students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School offer ?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School part of?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is part of Pocahontas Area Comm School District.
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