Serving 18 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center's student population of 18 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
18 students attend Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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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