POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POCAHONTAS, AR with about 481 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th 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 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2405 N Park in Pocahontas, Arkansas, serves as a key educational facility within the Pocahontas Public School District. As a junior high institution, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in the middle grades. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students as they prepare for the challenges of secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, the school functions as an integral part of the Pocahontas community. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its dedication to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, Pocahontas Junior High aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and experiences necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
For more information, contact POCAHONTAS JUNIOR 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 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POCAHONTAS, AR with about 481 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 481
- Teachers:
- 32.6
- 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 481 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.