POCOMOKE HIGH SCHOOL
Pocomoke High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Worcester County Public Schools school district, located in Pocomoke City, MD with about 342 students offering grade levels from 9th 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, Pocomoke High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Pocomoke High School, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the local Worcester County community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and college and career readiness. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between students and faculty compared to larger urban districts.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Pocomoke High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and career-focused organizations. These programs are designed to encourage well-rounded student development and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of interpersonal skills, Pocomoke High seeks to prepare its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education.
For more information, contact Pocomoke High at (410) 632-5180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-3049
(410) 632-5180
POCOMOKE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pocomoke City, MD with about 342 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 342
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not 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 342 students
- White
- 46.2%
- Black or African American
- 42.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.