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Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

Q: Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a good school?

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks 188 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 45% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Pocahontas Area Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Pocahontas Area Community School District in Pocahontas, Iowa. The school has 374 students and is ranked 188 out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pocahontas Area Middle/High School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.8% (significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%), and a large population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.96% to 56.95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (much higher than the state average of around 40%). The school's academic performance is generally at or slightly below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on the ISASP assessments, and its four-year graduation rate of 80.8% to 88.3% is slightly below the state average of around 90%. When compared to nearby schools in other districts, such as Newell-Fonda High School and West Bend-Mallard High School, Pocahontas Area Middle/High School generally performs better on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, but these nearby schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

The school's performance has declined over the past few years, as evidenced by its drop in statewide ranking from 126 in 2018-2019 to 188 in 2024-2025. This decline is particularly concerning given the school's already below-average performance compared to the state. The Pocahontas Area Community School District should prioritize addressing these issues to improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education, potentially through targeted interventions to improve attendance, additional support for economically disadvantaged students, and a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum and instructional practices.

367

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,785

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 2nd Ave NW
Pocahontas, IA 50574

(712) 335-4848

District: Pocahontas Area Community School District

Feeder schools for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School:

Elementary:

Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2017 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2017)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg72%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

193^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

188^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

202^nd of 313Pocahontas Area Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	193 of 344	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.3	225 of 337	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	173 of 334	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	230 of 337	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.5	181 of 324	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.8	222 of 342	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.1	122 of 318	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.6	76 of 327	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	71.6	77 of 343	77.6%	★★★★☆
2015	32.4	275 of 349	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.4	266 of 337	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	58.9	149 of 350	57.4%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	188 of 340	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	232 of 338	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.4	177 of 336	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	224 of 332	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.5	150 of 327	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.7	126 of 327	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	129 of 320	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.1	227 of 325	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	83.3	36 of 320	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	66.9	118 of 324	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.8	157 of 322	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.9	120 of 351	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.5	170 of 351	51.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%~ state avg

Mathematics71%~ state avg

Science69%~ state avg

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Schools Near Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School	Public	7-12	205 2nd Ave NW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-4848	367	31	11.7	53.7%	296 (80.7%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	22 (6.0%)	52.7	188^th of 340 public high schools	44.7%		42.8	232^nd of 338 public high schools	31.4%	44	79.0	76.7	79.4	73.5	77.2	74.2	83.3	63.5	61.2	70.2	66.7	72.9	$15,785	$176	$15,609
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center	Public	9-12	202 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-5971	27	0	69.2	48.1%	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$16,843	$148	$16,695
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	337	26	12.9	30.3%	305 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	20.1	294^th of 340 public high schools	13.5%		31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%	27	54.3	66.1	58.3	43.9	62.5	65.2	75.0	56.3	57.9	58.9	60.7	50.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942
Newell-Fonda High School	Public	9-12	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 272-3325	138	12	11.2	34.8%	107 (77.5%)	2 (1.4%)	16 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.5%)	3 (2.2%)	25.8	284^th of 340 public high schools	16.5%		44.7	222^nd of 338 public high schools	34.3%	62			72.5	62.5	61.5			50.0	50.0	65.4		59.4	$19,002	$301	$18,701
West Bend-Mallard High School	Public	9-12	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 887-7831	117	12	9.6	38.5%	107 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	48.1	203^rd of 340 public high schools	40.3%		58.9	154^th of 338 public high schools	54.4%	49			64.3	85.3	73.9			42.9	64.7	60.9		85.3	$17,499	$297	$17,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

What district is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in?

Pocahontas Area Community School District

How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

Students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a good school?

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks 188^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pocahontas Area Elementary School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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