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Pocahontas High School

2312 Stadium Dr
Pocahontas, AR 72455

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Pocahontas High School serves 437 students in grades 10-12.

Pocahontas High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pocahontas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Pocahontas High School's student population of 437 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

437 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Pocahontas High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pocahontas High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#706 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pocahontas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pocahontas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pocahontas High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pocahontas High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

84%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pocahontas High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Pocahontas High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Pocahontas High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pocahontas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pocahontas School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pocahontas High School's ranking?

Pocahontas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pocahontas High School?

The graduation rate of Pocahontas High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Pocahontas High School?

437 students attend Pocahontas High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Pocahontas High School students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas High School?

Pocahontas High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pocahontas High School offer ?

Pocahontas High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pocahontas High School part of?

Pocahontas High School is part of Pocahontas School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education