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#853 of 1,280 schools in IA
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
High School · Pocahontas Area Comm School District · Pocahontas, IA
A Pocahontas Area Comm School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 1st Ave SW, Pocahontas, IA 50574
- Math 71% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,589
Median home value
$104,700
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Area Regional Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pocahontas Area Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is listed in Pocahontas Area Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is a public high school in Pocahontas, IA, part of Pocahontas Area Comm School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
What grades does Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School serve?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School rank in IA?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks #853 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a charter school?
No, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a Title I school?
No, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
57.0% of students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pocahontas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (712) 335-4848
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 50574)
- 2,103
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50574; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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