Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center serves the northern part of its school district in Pocahontas, IA, covering an area of approximately 264.8 square miles. Families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center's student population of 27 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
Showing 2010–2022. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
68%
Hispanic
4%
14%
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
27 students attend Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center offer ?
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center part of?
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is part of Pocahontas Area Comm School District.
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