Summary:
The 74902 zip code is home to a single public high school, Pocola High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Pocola School District. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 but 1-star ratings in the two previous school years. While Pocola High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are slightly above the state average, its performance in Mathematics and Science is below the state average, indicating a need for improvement in these subject areas. Additionally, the school's low proficiency rates on the College and Career Readiness Assessment, particularly in Mathematics, suggest that it may be struggling to prepare students for college and career success.
Pocola High School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (61.58%). This socioeconomic factor may impact the school's academic performance and other outcomes. The school's per-student spending of $8,679 provides context for the resources available to support student learning and school operations.
Overall, the analysis of Pocola High School reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. The school's fluctuating performance, academic proficiency gaps, and socioeconomic challenges suggest that further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to support student success and ensure the school is meeting the needs of its community.
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