Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a good school?

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks 232 nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

Students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in Pocahontas IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks worse than 66.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks worse than 68.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is $15,785.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School 225^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School 232^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)

Pocahontas Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Community School District 227^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2013	58.92	149^th	350	57.4%
2014	32.44	266^th	337	21.1%
2015	32.37	275^th	349	21.2%
2016	71.64	77^th	343	77.6%
2017	70.62	76^th	327	76.8%
2018	62.10	122^nd	318	61.6%
2019	40.77	222^nd	342	35.1%
2021	49.51	181^st	324	44.1%
2022	39.36	230^th	337	31.8%
2023	55.34	173^rd	334	48.2%
2024	42.29	225^th	337	33.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	59.48	170^th	351	51.6%
2013	65.94	120^th	351	65.8%
2014	56.79	157^th	322	51.2%
2015	66.94	118^th	324	63.6%
2016	83.31	36^th	320	88.8%
2017	42.13	227^th	325	30.2%
2018	62.98	129^th	320	59.7%
2019	62.68	126^th	327	61.5%
2021	56.53	150^th	327	54.1%
2022	39.74	224^th	332	32.5%
2023	52.45	177^th	336	47.3%
2024	42.79	232^nd	338	31.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1989	184	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	185
1990	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
1991	221	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	223
1992	221	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
1993	230	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
1994	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
1995	243	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1996	243	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1997	263	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
1998	260	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	267
1999	272	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	277
2000	274	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2001	294	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
2002	294	2	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	302
2003	294	2	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	302
2004	285	4	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	295
2005	281	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
2006	421	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	433
2007	252	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	262
2008	227	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
2009	208	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	212
2010	215	3	1	3	0	1	0	223
2011	190	4	1	5	1	0	0	201
2012	190	3	1	10	2	0	0	206
2013	303	2	0	20	2	0	2	329
2014	311	3	0	15	0	0	2	331
2015	316	1	1	12	0	0	7	337
2016	315	2	0	13	1	0	9	340
2017	315	3	0	10	1	0	9	338
2018	347	4	1	12	0	0	12	376
2019	347	6	1	14	0	0	17	385
2020	338	4	0	19	0	0	19	380
2021	353	4	1	28	0	0	18	404
2022	339	4	1	29	0	0	13	386
2023	330	2	1	40	0	0	19	392
2024	309	2	1	37	0	5	20	374

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 Area Middle/ High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	18.8	10.9	25.7
1989	185	22.8	8.1	8.6
1990	183	21.5	8.5	0
1991	223	22.0	10.1	9
1992	223	18.0	12.3	22
1993	232	19.0	12.2	19.8
1994	263	22.9	11.5	16
1995	244	21.5	11.3	26.2
1996	244	21.5	11.3	26.2
1997	266	19.9	13.4	13.9
1998	267	20.7	12.9	30.3
1999	277	20.7	13.4	23.8
2000	285	24.7	11.5	21.1
2001	301	26.6	11.3	21.9
2002	302	24.2	12.5	22.8
2003	302	24.2	12.5	22.8
2004	295	24.1	12.2	24.4
2005	291	23.0	12.7	23.7
2006	433	40.8	10.6	29.6
2007	262	23.3	11.2	20.6
2008	232	24.3	9.5	24.6
2009	212	23.3	9.1	25.9
2010	223	26.5	8.4	31.4
2011	201	19.7	10.2	33.3
2012	206	20.0	10.2	33
2013	329	25.5	12.8	36.5
2014	331	22.6	14.6	36.6
2015	337	27.0	12.4	39.5
2016	340	26.0	13.0	38.2
2017	338	25.8	13.0	36.4
2018	376	27.8	13.5	43.4
2019	385	28.0	13.7	50.1
2020	380	28.8	13.1	50.3
2021	404	29.1	13.8	54.2
2022	386	29.3	13.1	49
2023	392	28.6	13.6	56.1
2024	374	29.3	12.7	57

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 Area Middle/ High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	18.8	10.9	25.7
1989	185	22.8	8.1	8.6
1990	183	21.5	8.5	0
1991	223	22.0	10.1	9
1992	223	18.0	12.3	22
1993	232	19.0	12.2	19.8
1994	263	22.9	11.5	16
1995	244	21.5	11.3	26.2
1996	244	21.5	11.3	26.2
1997	266	19.9	13.4	13.9
1998	267	20.7	12.9	30.3
1999	277	20.7	13.4	23.8
2000	285	24.7	11.5	21.1
2001	301	26.6	11.3	21.9
2002	302	24.2	12.5	22.8
2003	302	24.2	12.5	22.8
2004	295	24.1	12.2	24.4
2005	291	23.0	12.7	23.7
2006	433	40.8	10.6	29.6
2007	262	23.3	11.2	20.6
2008	232	24.3	9.5	24.6
2009	212	23.3	9.1	25.9
2010	223	26.5	8.4	31.4
2011	201	19.7	10.2	33.3
2012	206	20.0	10.2	33
2013	329	25.5	12.8	36.5
2014	331	22.6	14.6	36.6
2015	337	27.0	12.4	39.5
2016	340	26.0	13.0	38.2
2017	338	25.8	13.0	36.4
2018	376	27.8	13.5	43.4
2019	385	28.0	13.7	50.1
2020	380	28.8	13.1	50.3
2021	404	29.1	13.8	54.2
2022	386	29.3	13.1	49
2023	392	28.6	13.6	56.1
2024	374	29.3	12.7	57

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 Area Middle/ High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$176 (1.1%)	$15,609 (98.9%)	$15,785

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 173^rd of 334 Middle schools	13.1%
Ranks 126^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 177^th of 336 High schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	62.1	72.5	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	62.1	72.5	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	65.5	71.4	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	65.5	71.4	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	67.3	77.8	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	67.3	77.8	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	73.2	79.6	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	73.2	79.6	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	80.6	75.4	5.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	80.6	74.1	6.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	72.6	78.9	6.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	72.6	77.6	5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	76.2	63.5	12.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	76.2	64.1	12.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)	68.3	76.2	7.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	68.3	76.6	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	385	392	1.8%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	14	40	185.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	347	330	4.9%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.1%	56.1%	6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (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	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School	Public	7-12	205 2nd Ave NW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-4848	374	29	12.7	57.0%	309 (82.6%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.3%)	42.8	232^nd of 338 public high schools	31.4%		52.4	177^th of 336 public high schools	47.3%	55	72.1	75.8	79.2	69.1	70.0	71.7	74.2	66.7	63.2	68.0	60.6	51.5	$15,785	$176	$15,609
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center	Public	9-12	202 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-5971	18	0	46.1	61.1%	15 (83.3%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)													$16,843	$148	$16,695
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	353	24	14.5	29.7%	321 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%		33.6	254^th of 336 public high schools	24.4%	13	58.9	71.4	55.0	68.4	64.9	60.7	70.8	48.3	70.2	55.2	64.6	64.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942
Newell-Fonda High School	Public	9-12	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 272-3325	139	12	11.6	43.2%	107 (77.0%)	1 (0.7%)	22 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	2 (1.4%)	44.7	222^nd of 338 public high schools	34.3%		38.3	238^th of 336 public high schools	29.2%	16			62.9	73.1	74.3			51.4	76.9	62.9		73.1	$19,002	$301	$18,701
West Bend-Mallard High School	Public	9-12	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 887-7831	123	12	10.3	43.9%	116 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	58.9	154^th of 338 public high schools	54.4%		38.9	236^th of 336 public high schools	29.8%	82			82.9	75.0	84.6			65.7	62.5	65.4		70.8	$17,499	$297	$17,200

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