Is Poca High School a good school?

Poca High School ranks 54 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Poca High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Poca High School.

What is the racial makeup of Poca High School?

Students at Poca High School are 97% White, 1% African American.

Poca High School

Summary:

Poca High School is a public high school in Poca, West Virginia, serving 446 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Putnam County Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Poca High School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.86%) compared to nearby schools, and it ranks 3rd out of 89 West Virginia high schools for its special education student performance. The school has also shown strong performance for its low-income students, ranking 32nd out of 107 high schools in the state. However, Poca High School's test scores in core subjects like math, English, and science are consistently lower than the district and state averages.

While Poca High School has faced some challenges, including a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, the school's focus on supporting special education and low-income students is commendable. Neighboring schools like Hurricane High School and Winfield High School, which are also part of the Putnam County Schools district, have consistently outperformed Poca High School in test scores and statewide rankings. To improve overall performance, Poca High School may need to closely examine its instructional practices and resource allocation to better address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159-9775

(304) 755-3951

District: Putnam County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,196

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

African American:

1.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poca High School ranks better than 51.8% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Putnam County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), African American (1.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poca High School is 11.8, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Poca High School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poca High School is $13,196, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poca High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poca High School 54^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Poca High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Putnam County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County Schools 1^st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	76.87	12^th	111	89.2%
2010	75.76	13^th	112	88.4%
2011	71.16	23^rd	113	79.6%
2012	66.67	27^th	113	76.1%
2013	52.43	50^th	114	56.1%
2014	47.15	49^th	115	57.4%
2015	48.39	58^th	117	50.4%
2016	46.10	63^rd	119	47.1%
2017	35.35	95^th	122	22.1%
2018	82.74	15^th	115	87.0%
2019	35.16	76^th	114	33.3%
2021	33.53	75^th	113	33.6%
2022	47.58	54^th	112	51.8%
2023	59.04	43^rd	112	61.6%
2024	51.16	54^th	112	51.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	35.13	83^rd	118	29.7%
2018	83.84	15^th	103	85.4%
2019	63.76	23^rd	85	72.9%
2023	46.48	42^nd	89	52.8%
2024	91.91	3^rd	89	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	33.84	89^th	121	26.4%
2018	89.40	8^th	112	92.9%
2021	39.69	67^th	111	39.6%
2022	72.67	25^th	109	77.1%
2023	62.87	32^nd	107	70.1%
2024	20.22	96^th	110	12.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.73	79^th	119	33.6%
2018	60.52	33^rd	111	70.3%
2019	26.40	84^th	109	22.9%
2021	30.36	75^th	110	31.8%
2022	54.90	45^th	108	58.3%
2023	47.46	56^th	108	48.1%
2024	48.25	57^th	110	48.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.66	53^rd	84	36.9%
2022	12.63	85^th	91	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	31.95	98^th	122	19.7%
2018	93.76	6^th	111	94.6%
2019	47.43	57^th	109	47.7%
2021	41.89	60^th	110	45.5%
2022	39.29	62^nd	108	42.6%
2023	67.65	29^th	108	73.1%
2024	50.26	50^th	109	54.1%

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Rank History for White students at Poca High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	34.76	95^th	122	22.1%
2018	79.91	21^st	113	81.4%
2019	35.43	74^th	112	33.9%
2021	32.28	73^rd	113	35.4%
2022	45.29	58^th	111	47.7%
2023	59.16	40^th	112	64.3%
2024	44.76	61^st	111	45.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Poca High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	693	693
1990	635	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
1991	612	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1992	620	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1993	607	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1994	583	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1995	603	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1996	603	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1997	591	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1998	579	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
1999	581	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
2000	548	1	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	555
2001	531	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
2002	507	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	513
2003	507	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	513
2004	518	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
2005	530	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	534
2006	547	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2007	530	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2008	500	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
2009	526	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2010	567	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	572
2011	538	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	544
2012	529	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	533
2013	529	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	536
2014	533	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	545
2015	539	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	550
2016	533	10	0	6	0	0	3	0	552
2017	521	6	0	6	0	0	2	0	535
2018	506	4	0	6	0	0	1	0	517
2019	477	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	488
2020	469	7	0	6	1	0	3	0	486
2021	453	6	0	5	1	0	2	0	467
2022	431	7	0	3	1	0	3	0	445
2023	432	6	0	3	2	0	3	0	446

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 Poca High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	693	35.0	19.8	n/a
1990	638	36.8	17.3	14.9
1991	616	36.0	17.1	12.8
1992	626	35.7	17.5	16.9
1993	611	37.5	16.3	21.3
1994	589	36.2	16.3	22.9
1995	606	35.8	16.9	20.3
1996	606	35.8	16.9	20.3
1997	591	35.8	16.5	21.7
1998	585	35.5	16.5	30.9
1999	586	36.0	16.3	29.4
2000	555	37.3	14.9	40
2001	538	38.3	14.0	33.3
2002	513	37.2	13.8	32.9
2003	513	37.2	13.8	32.9
2004	525	39.2	13.4	32.4
2005	534	39.0	13.7	39.7
2006	551	39.0	14.1	39.2
2007	532	38.7	13.7	37.6
2008	503	38.7	13.0	42.3
2009	531	39.7	13.4	41.1
2010	572	39.0	14.6	43.2
2011	544	39.6	13.7	36.9
2012	533	40.0	13.3	40.5
2013	536	39.5	13.5	51.5
2014	545	38.5	14.1	56.1
2015	550	38.0	14.4	52.7
2016	552	36.0	15.3	58.7
2017	535	37.0	14.4	49.3
2018	517	38.5	13.4	60.5
2019	488	39.0	12.5	56.8
2020	486	39.0	12.4	57
2021	467	39.0	11.9	46.9
2022	445	37.5	11.8	n/a
2023	446	37.5	11.8	n/a

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 Poca High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	693	35.0	19.8	n/a
1990	638	36.8	17.3	14.9
1991	616	36.0	17.1	12.8
1992	626	35.7	17.5	16.9
1993	611	37.5	16.3	21.3
1994	589	36.2	16.3	22.9
1995	606	35.8	16.9	20.3
1996	606	35.8	16.9	20.3
1997	591	35.8	16.5	21.7
1998	585	35.5	16.5	30.9
1999	586	36.0	16.3	29.4
2000	555	37.3	14.9	40
2001	538	38.3	14.0	33.3
2002	513	37.2	13.8	32.9
2003	513	37.2	13.8	32.9
2004	525	39.2	13.4	32.4
2005	534	39.0	13.7	39.7
2006	551	39.0	14.1	39.2
2007	532	38.7	13.7	37.6
2008	503	38.7	13.0	42.3
2009	531	39.7	13.4	41.1
2010	572	39.0	14.6	43.2
2011	544	39.6	13.7	36.9
2012	533	40.0	13.3	40.5
2013	536	39.5	13.5	51.5
2014	545	38.5	14.1	56.1
2015	550	38.0	14.4	52.7
2016	552	36.0	15.3	58.7
2017	535	37.0	14.4	49.3
2018	517	38.5	13.4	60.5
2019	488	39.0	12.5	56.8
2020	486	39.0	12.4	57
2021	467	39.0	11.9	46.9
2022	445	37.5	11.8	n/a
2023	446	37.5	11.8	n/a

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 Poca High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$785 (5.9%)	$12,411 (94.1%)	$13,196

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poca High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 43^rd of 112 High schools	28.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Poca High School)	23	20.2	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Schools)	37	32.8	4.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Poca High School)	43.4	52.1	8.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Schools)	60.2	63.2	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Poca High School)	21.2	26.6	5.4%
11th Grade Science (Putnam County Schools)	36.5	38.2	1.7%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	488	446	8.6%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	477	432	9.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%

Schools Near Poca High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment 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	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Poca High School	Public	9-12	1 Dot Way	Poca	25159	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 755-3951	446	38	11.8		432 (96.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	51.2	54^th of 112 public high schools	51.8%		59	43^rd of 112 public high schools	61.6%	11	16.7	48.9	23.3	$13,196	$785	$12,411
Nitro High School	Public	9-12	1300 Park Ave	Nitro	25143	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 755-4321	827	37	22.3		722 (87.3%)	42 (5.1%)	23 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.6%)	69.7	31^st of 112 public high schools	72.3%		73	25^th of 112 public high schools	77.7%	6	19.2	53.0	29.8	$10,669	$1,035	$9,634
Saint Albans High School	Public	9-12	2100 Kanawha Ter	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 722-0212	993	46	21.5		873 (87.9%)	57 (5.7%)	7 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	78	19^th of 112 public high schools	83.0%		96.8	6^th of 112 public high schools	94.6%	13	21.6	54.4	32.8	$10,761	$1,109	$9,652
Winfield High School	Public	9-12	11268 Winfield Rd	Winfield	25213	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 586-3279	793	56	14.1		737 (92.9%)	12 (1.5%)	14 (1.8%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	97.8	4^th of 112 public high schools	96.4%		97.8	4^th of 112 public high schools	96.4%		35.9	69.2	39.7	$11,872	$550	$11,322
Ben Franklin Career Center	Public	9-12	500 28th St	Dunbar	25064	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 766-0369	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Putnam Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	300 Roosevelt Blvd.	Eleanor	25070	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 586-3494	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sissonville High School	Public	9-12	6100 Sissonville Dr	Charleston	25312	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1954	563	35	16.0		554 (98.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	52	53^rd of 112 public high schools	52.7%		51.3	50^th of 112 public high schools	55.4%	3	15.6	46.9	26.6	$11,924	$935	$10,989
South Charleston High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	South Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 766-0352	952	47	20.2		671 (70.5%)	179 (18.8%)	19 (2.0%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.7%)	45.3	59^th of 112 public high schools	47.3%		64.5	37^th of 112 public high schools	67.0%	22	11.0	46.7	27.0	$11,427	$1,070	$10,358
WIN Academy at BVCTC	Public, Charter	11-12	2001 Union Carbide Drive	South Charleston	25303	Kanawha County	WIN Academy at BVCTC	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(304) 734-6623	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hurricane High School	Public	9-12	3350 Teays Valley Rd	Hurricane	25526	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 562-1729	1,256	79	15.8		1,149 (91.5%)	42 (3.3%)	15 (1.2%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (2.9%)	92.8	8^th of 112 public high schools	92.9%		97	5^th of 112 public high schools	95.5%	3	29.4	62.5	36.0	$10,861	$481	$10,380

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