Poca High School

Public 9-12

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       Poca, WV  25159


(304) 755-5001

District: Putnam County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,196 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
African American:
1.3%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Compare Details Poca High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Putnam County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), African American (1.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poca High School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poca High School is $13,196, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Poca High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poca High School 43rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Poca High School in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County Schools 1st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poca High School

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Rank History for all students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.87 12th 111 89.2%
2010 75.76 13th 112 88.4%
2011 71.16 23rd 113 79.6%
2012 66.67 27th 113 76.1%
2013 52.43 50th 114 56.1%
2014 47.15 49th 115 57.4%
2015 48.39 58th 117 50.4%
2016 46.10 63rd 119 47.1%
2017 35.35 95th 122 22.1%
2018 82.74 15th 115 87.0%
2019 35.16 76th 114 33.3%
2021 33.53 75th 113 33.6%
2022 47.58 54th 112 51.8%
2023 59.04 43rd 112 61.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.13 83rd 118 29.7%
2018 83.84 15th 103 85.4%
2019 63.76 23rd 85 72.9%
2023 46.48 42nd 89 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.84 89th 121 26.4%
2018 89.40 8th 112 92.9%
2021 39.69 67th 111 39.6%
2022 72.67 25th 109 77.1%
2023 62.87 32nd 107 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.73 79th 119 33.6%
2018 60.52 33rd 111 70.3%
2019 26.40 84th 109 22.9%
2021 30.36 75th 110 31.8%
2022 54.90 45th 108 58.3%
2023 47.46 56th 108 48.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.66 53rd 84 36.9%
2022 12.63 85th 91 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.95 98th 122 19.7%
2018 93.76 6th 111 94.6%
2019 47.43 57th 109 47.7%
2021 41.89 60th 110 45.5%
2022 39.29 62nd 108 42.6%
2023 67.65 29th 108 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Poca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.76 95th 122 22.1%
2018 79.91 21st 113 81.4%
2019 35.43 74th 112 33.9%
2021 32.28 73rd 113 35.4%
2022 45.29 58th 111 47.7%
2023 59.16 40th 112 64.3%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Open Quote Such a great place for kids to learn and grow...the most caring staff and the kindness of the students is incredible! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Poca High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 693 693
1990 635 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 612 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 620 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 607 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 583 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 603 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 603 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 579 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 581 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 548 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 531 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 507 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 507 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 518 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 530 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 547 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 530 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 500 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 526 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 567 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 572
2011 538 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 544
2012 529 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 533
2013 529 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 536
2014 533 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 545
2015 539 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 550
2016 533 10 0 6 0 0 3 0 552
2017 521 6 0 6 0 0 2 0 535
2018 506 4 0 6 0 0 1 0 517
2019 477 4 0 5 0 0 2 0 488
2020 469 7 0 6 1 0 3 0 486
2021 453 6 0 5 1 0 2 0 467
2022 431 7 0 3 1 0 3 0 445
2023 432 6 0 3 2 0 3 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poca High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1990 638 36.8 17.3 14.9
1991 616 36.0 17.1 12.8
1992 626 35.7 17.5 16.9
1993 611 37.5 16.3 21.3
1994 589 36.2 16.3 22.9
1995 606 35.8 16.9 20.3
1996 606 35.8 16.9 20.3
1997 591 35.8 16.5 21.7
1998 585 35.5 16.5 30.9
1999 586 36.0 16.3 29.4
2000 555 37.3 14.9 40
2001 538 38.3 14.0 33.3
2002 513 37.2 13.8 32.9
2003 513 37.2 13.8 32.9
2004 525 39.2 13.4 32.4
2005 534 39.0 13.7 39.7
2006 551 39.0 14.1 39.2
2007 532 38.7 13.7 37.6
2008 503 38.7 13.0 42.3
2009 531 39.7 13.4 41.1
2010 572 39.0 14.6 43.2
2011 544 39.6 13.7 36.9
2012 533 40.0 13.3 40.5
2013 536 39.5 13.5 51.5
2014 545 38.5 14.1 56.1
2015 550 38.0 14.4 52.7
2016 552 36.0 15.3 58.7
2017 535 37.0 14.4 49.3
2018 517 38.5 13.4 60.5
2019 488 39.0 12.5 56.8
2020 486 39.0 12.4 57
2021 467 39.0 11.9 46.9
2022 445 37.5 11.8 n/a
2023 446 37.5 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poca High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1990 638 36.8 17.3 14.9
1991 616 36.0 17.1 12.8
1992 626 35.7 17.5 16.9
1993 611 37.5 16.3 21.3
1994 589 36.2 16.3 22.9
1995 606 35.8 16.9 20.3
1996 606 35.8 16.9 20.3
1997 591 35.8 16.5 21.7
1998 585 35.5 16.5 30.9
1999 586 36.0 16.3 29.4
2000 555 37.3 14.9 40
2001 538 38.3 14.0 33.3
2002 513 37.2 13.8 32.9
2003 513 37.2 13.8 32.9
2004 525 39.2 13.4 32.4
2005 534 39.0 13.7 39.7
2006 551 39.0 14.1 39.2
2007 532 38.7 13.7 37.6
2008 503 38.7 13.0 42.3
2009 531 39.7 13.4 41.1
2010 572 39.0 14.6 43.2
2011 544 39.6 13.7 36.9
2012 533 40.0 13.3 40.5
2013 536 39.5 13.5 51.5
2014 545 38.5 14.1 56.1
2015 550 38.0 14.4 52.7
2016 552 36.0 15.3 58.7
2017 535 37.0 14.4 49.3
2018 517 38.5 13.4 60.5
2019 488 39.0 12.5 56.8
2020 486 39.0 12.4 57
2021 467 39.0 11.9 46.9
2022 445 37.5 11.8 n/a
2023 446 37.5 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poca High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $785 (5.9%) $12,411 (94.1%) $13,196

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poca High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 114 High schoolsRanks 43rd of 112 High schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Poca High School)2320.2
 2.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Schools)3732.8
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Poca High School)43.452.1
 8.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Schools)60.263.2
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Poca High School)21.226.6
 5.4%
   11th Grade Science (Putnam County Schools)36.538.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students488446
 8.6%
African American46
 50%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White477432
 9.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%


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Poca High School ranks 43rd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Poca High School are 97% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Poca High School.


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