POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POCAHONTAS, AR with about 447 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Pocahontas School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce, while maintaining a strong sense of community rooted in the values of the surrounding Randolph County area.
The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern technology and innovative teaching methods. Beyond the classroom, POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL takes great pride in its athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, which serve to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the students. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific district announcements, stakeholders and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.pocahontaspsd.com](http://www.pocahontaspsd.com).
For more information, contact POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 892-4573 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
http://www.pocahontaspsd.com
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POCAHONTAS, AR with about 447 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 32.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 447 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.