Pocahontas High School

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Pocahontas High School ranks 190 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pocahontas High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school is part of the Pocahontas School District, which is ranked 181 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pocahontas High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in various standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, and ATLAS/Geometry significantly lower than the state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.45% to 53.09% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.7 to 6.1 over the past three school years, which could potentially provide a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Hoxie High School, Walnut Ridge High School, Sloan-Hendrix High School, and Maynard High School, Pocahontas High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in English, Math, Science, and Reading. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be a potential advantage, though it has not translated into significantly better academic outcomes compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 10-12

2312 Stadium Dr
Pocahontas, AR 72455

(870) 892-4573

District: Pocahontas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,655

Feeder schools for Pocahontas High School:

Elementary:	Pocahontas Elementary School
Middle:	Pocahontas Junior High School
	Pocahontas Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.7

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Pacific Islander:

10.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocahontas High School ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Pacific Islander (10%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas High School is 4.7. (See more...)

Compare Pocahontas High School employs 87.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas High School is $10,655.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pocahontas High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas High School 190^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Pocahontas High School in the ranking list.)

Pocahontas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas School District 181^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocahontas High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	52.75	92^nd	232	60.3%
2007	44.17	133^rd	258	48.4%
2008	39.55	163^rd	256	36.3%
2009	60.69	70^th	261	73.2%
2010	52.39	110^th	262	58.0%
2011	47.34	143^rd	266	46.2%
2012	52.51	129^th	266	51.5%
2013	48.46	138^th	271	49.1%
2014	47.06	148^th	268	44.8%
2015	49.86	92^nd	267	65.5%
2016	74.90	50^th	269	81.4%
2017	76.40	40^th	264	84.8%
2018	85.27	17^th	263	93.5%
2019	80.83	26^th	282	90.8%
2021	50.79	141^st	290	51.4%
2022	53.52	120^th	282	57.4%
2023	37.80	200^th	295	32.2%
2024	39.40	190^th	305	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pocahontas High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	592	8	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	606
1989	477	5	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486
1990	504	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	518
1991	519	6	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	530
1992	378	5	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	390
1993	380	4	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	393
1994	570	8	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	584
1995	417	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1996	417	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1997	385	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	395
1998	374	6	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	386
1999	390	6	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	402
2000	388	4	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	400
2001	379	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	390
2002	373	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	386
2003	373	3	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	386
2004	374	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	382
2005	401	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	408
2006	426	5	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	438
2007	440	12	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	463
2008	430	8	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	448
2009	392	7	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	411
2010	369	4	1	14	0	0	19	407
2011	371	5	1	13	2	0	14	406
2012	358	3	2	12	2	0	20	397
2013	366	3	0	8	2	0	22	401
2014	370	4	0	14	2	0	11	401
2015	400	3	2	10	3	0	7	425
2016	397	5	3	9	3	0	7	424
2017	386	5	2	14	2	0	7	416
2018	400	7	2	14	1	13	10	447
2019	383	3	2	15	1	21	11	436
2020	376	3	1	15	0	28	11	434
2021	367	2	2	17	2	37	10	437
2022	335	2	3	13	1	42	9	405
2023	337	1	3	14	1	41	14	411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	606	33.2	18.2	n/a
1989	486	33.0	14.7	n/a
1990	518	36.0	14.3	9.5
1991	530	26.1	20.3	11.5
1992	390	20.3	19.2	9.7
1993	393	20.1	19.6	15.8
1994	584	29.6	19.7	15.9
1995	427	20.6	20.7	10.3
1996	427	20.6	20.7	10.3
1997	395	20.8	19.0	21.3
1998	386	20.8	18.6	18.1
1999	402	14.8	27.2	23.6
2000	400	32.0	12.5	24.8
2001	390	31.0	12.6	25.4
2002	386	35.0	11.0	39.1
2003	386	35.0	11.0	39.1
2004	382	30.0	12.7	42.7
2005	408	45.0	9.1	41.7
2006	438	27.0	16.2	45
2007	463	48.0	9.6	56.4
2008	448	47.0	9.5	51.3
2009	411	48.0	8.6	53
2010	407	39.1	7.9	53.6
2011	406	28.5	14.2	52.5
2012	397	26.1	15.1	57.2
2013	401	26.9	14.8	54.4
2014	401	28.5	14.0	50.1
2015	425	29.0	14.6	46.6
2016	424	30.0	14.1	47.2
2017	416	32.9	12.6	30.3
2018	447	32.2	13.8	29.1
2019	436	n/a	n/a	48.2
2020	434	70.9	6.1	50.2
2021	437	77.8	5.6	52.6
2022	405	66.0	6.1	53.1
2023	411	87.1	4.7	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocahontas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	606	33.2	18.2	n/a
1989	486	33.0	14.7	n/a
1990	518	36.0	14.3	9.5
1991	530	26.1	20.3	11.5
1992	390	20.3	19.2	9.7
1993	393	20.1	19.6	15.8
1994	584	29.6	19.7	15.9
1995	427	20.6	20.7	10.3
1996	427	20.6	20.7	10.3
1997	395	20.8	19.0	21.3
1998	386	20.8	18.6	18.1
1999	402	14.8	27.2	23.6
2000	400	32.0	12.5	24.8
2001	390	31.0	12.6	25.4
2002	386	35.0	11.0	39.1
2003	386	35.0	11.0	39.1
2004	382	30.0	12.7	42.7
2005	408	45.0	9.1	41.7
2006	438	27.0	16.2	45
2007	463	48.0	9.6	56.4
2008	448	47.0	9.5	51.3
2009	411	48.0	8.6	53
2010	407	39.1	7.9	53.6
2011	406	28.5	14.2	52.5
2012	397	26.1	15.1	57.2
2013	401	26.9	14.8	54.4
2014	401	28.5	14.0	50.1
2015	425	29.0	14.6	46.6
2016	424	30.0	14.1	47.2
2017	416	32.9	12.6	30.3
2018	447	32.2	13.8	29.1
2019	436	n/a	n/a	48.2
2020	434	70.9	6.1	50.2
2021	437	77.8	5.6	52.6
2022	405	66.0	6.1	53.1
2023	411	87.1	4.7	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocahontas High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$981 (9.2%)	$9,675 (90.8%)	$10,655

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 200^th of 295 High schools	58.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Pocahontas High School)	62.3	49.6	12.7%
10th Grade English (Pocahontas School District)	62.3	49.3	13%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Pocahontas High School)	39.9	17.1	22.8%
10th Grade Math (Pocahontas School District)	39.9	16.9	23%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Pocahontas High School)	37.7	23	14.7%
10th Grade Science (Pocahontas School District)	37.7	22.8	14.9%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Pocahontas High School)	31.8	22.9	8.9%
10th Grade Reading (Pocahontas School District)	31.8	22.8	9%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas High School)	46.5	16.1	30.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas School District)	46.5	16.1	30.4%
11th Grade English (Pocahontas High School)	66	47.1	18.9%
11th Grade English (Pocahontas School District)	66	47.1	18.9%
11th Grade Reading (Pocahontas High School)	43.1	26.5	16.6%
11th Grade Reading (Pocahontas School District)	43.1	26.5	16.6%
11th Grade Science (Pocahontas High School)	38.2	18.1	20.1%
11th Grade Science (Pocahontas School District)	38.2	18.1	20.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	436	411	5.7%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	15	14	6.7%
Pacific Islander	21	41	95.2%
White	383	337	12%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.2%	47.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Pocahontas High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocahontas High School	Public	10-12	2312 Stadium Dr	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Pocahontas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 892-4573	411	87	4.7	47.4%	337 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (10.0%)	14 (3.4%)	39.4	190^th of 305 public high schools	37.7%		37.8	200^th of 295 public high schools	32.2%	10				23.6	23.6				25.0	25.0								7.3	0.0	0.0	6.5					30.5	50.0	0.0	30.4	$10,655	$981	$9,675
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)	Public	9-12	1410 Highway 304 East	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Black River Technical College	No	No	No	No	(870) 248-4000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Maynard High School	Public	7-12	74 Campus Dr	Maynard	72444	Randolph County	Maynard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 647-2210	240	56	4.2	98.8%	230 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	44.9	168^th of 305 public high schools	44.9%		38.5	195^th of 295 public high schools	33.9%	27	29.5	35.1	28.5	27.5	30.6	25.0	33.3	26.2	25.0	27.9	22.8	15.9	19.3	30.8	19.1	21.9		5.0			5.0	52.3	31.6	40.6		35.9			35.9	$10,264	$1,398	$8,866
Sloan-Hendrix High School	Public	7-12	1 Greyhound Cir	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan-Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2361	365	51	7.1	62.2%	351 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	45.2	165^th of 305 public high schools	45.9%		39.1	191^st of 295 public high schools	35.3%	26	33.4	22.1	23.3	23.2	25.1	37.1	22.1	24.6	24.6	26.6	33.4	20.4	26.5		27.9	27.9	100.0	15.3			16.5	29.7	27.1	28.3	100.0	25.4	0.0		26.0	$9,026	$762	$8,264
Walnut Ridge High School	Public	7-12	508 E Free St	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 886-6623	462	54	8.5	45.0%	408 (88.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.9%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	50.9	139^th of 305 public high schools	54.4%		61.7	101^st of 295 public high schools	65.8%	38	29.2	29.5	32.1	34.2	31.4	33.3	34.6	34.4	34.2	34.2	45.8	33.3	40.4	52.3	0.0	11.1	12.5	2.3	0.0		5.5	30.6	32.0	31.4	25.0	40.5		0.0	39.2	$10,555	$661	$9,894
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	305 SW Alice St	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-4254	366	47	7.8	100.0%	334 (91.3%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	31.6	224^th of 305 public high schools	26.6%		40.4	184^th of 295 public high schools	37.6%	40	17.7	11.5	20.4	17.9	16.9	21.0	17.3	25.9	14.3	19.7	24.2	17.5	21.5	66.7	11.4	22.8	72.7	6.1	0.0		17.8	32.2	28.9	30.7	0.0	31.8	0.0	0.0	26.9	$11,077	$1,073	$10,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas High School

How many students attend Pocahontas High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Pocahontas High School.

Is Pocahontas High School a good school?

Pocahontas High School ranks 190^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pocahontas High School?

Pocahontas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pocahontas Elementary School
Middle : Pocahontas Junior High School
Middle : Pocahontas Upper Elementary School

What district is Pocahontas High School in?

Pocahontas School District

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas High School?

Students at Pocahontas High School are 82% White, 10% Pacific Islander, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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