Summary:
The Pocahontas School District in Arkansas is home to a single high school, Pocahontas High School, which serves grades 9-12. While the school district as a whole is ranked 200th out of 250 districts in the state and rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the performance of Pocahontas High School has been declining in recent years.
Pocahontas High School's statewide ranking has dropped from 190th out of 305 Arkansas high schools in 2023-2024 to 200th out of 295 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology are consistently lower than the state averages, with the 10th-grade Geometry proficiency rate being only 2.3% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 13.4%. Additionally, over 53% of Pocahontas High School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 4.3 in 2023-2024, which could be a potential strength, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Pocahontas High School is a relatively low-performing school within the state, with declining rankings, below-average test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While the small class sizes could be a positive factor, the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes.
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