Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

Pocahontas Area Comm School District
205 2nd Ave NW
Pocahontas, IA 50574
392 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pocahontas Area Middle/High School, located in Pocahontas, Iowa, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Pocahontas Area Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes strong relationships between students and faculty, allowing for a more personalized approach to learning that helps students meet state standards while pursuing their individual interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to build leadership, teamwork, and community spirit. As an integral part of the Pocahontas community, the school district prioritizes resources that support student growth and digital literacy, ensuring that students have access to the tools necessary for modern learning. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, Pocahontas Area Middle/High School strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.
392
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    330 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pocahontas Area Comm School District
Phone: (712)335-4848
Website: http://www.pacsd.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 56
Grade 9 73
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Pocahontas Area Comm School District
21 Students
202 1st Ave SW
Pocahontas, IA 50574 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th