Pocahontas High School

About Pocahontas High School

Pocahontas High School is a public high school located in Pocahontas, Arkansas. It is part of the Pocahontas School District and serves grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
The school has a wide variety of clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and various sports teams. The school also offers a range of Advanced Placement classes, as well as a variety of honors classes.
Pocahontas High School is known for its strong sense of community. Students and faculty are actively involved in the school’s many activities and events. The school also has a strong emphasis on service and giving back to the community.
The school has a beautiful campus, with a large football stadium, a track, and a variety of other athletic facilities. The school also has a modern library, computer labs, and an auditorium.
Pocahontas High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for their future. The school offers a safe and supportive environment, and provides students with the tools they need to succeed.

Address:	2312 Stadium Dr Pocahontas, AR 72455
Phone:	(870) 892-4573
Site:	Visit Facebook Page
Grades:	10 – 12
Enrollment:	437 students

Overview Pocahontas High School

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).

Verdict on Pocahontas High School

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.