Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Pocola High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocola High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocola High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocola High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
12%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
1%
8%
White
63%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocola High School's ranking?
Pocola High School is ranked #763 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pocola High School often compared to?
Pocola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkoma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocola High School?
The graduation rate of Pocola High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pocola High School?
201 students attend Pocola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pocola High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocola High School?
Pocola High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pocola High School offer ?
Pocola High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pocola High School part of?
Pocola High School is part of Pocola School District.
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