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#139 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 8% in state

Pocola HS

High School · Pocola · Pocola, OK

A high school in Pocola, OK serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 640, Pocola, OK 74902

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$9,906
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Pocola HS score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pocola HS 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocola), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,333

Median home value

$134,200

Median rent

$747/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pocola

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$9,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pocola HS is listed in POCOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pocola HS

Pocola HS is a public high school in Pocola, OK, part of Pocola, serving approximately 203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pocola HS

What grades does Pocola HS serve?

Pocola HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pocola HS?

Pocola HS has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocola HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pocola HS is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pocola HS rank in OK?

Pocola HS ranks #139 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Pocola HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pocola HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pocola HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocola HS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pocola HS a charter school?

No, Pocola HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pocola HS a Title I school?

No, Pocola HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocola HS?

61.6% of students at Pocola HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
203
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Le Flore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 74902)
4,359
Area median age
42.5
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 74902; 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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