At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Pocahontas High School: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
6:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 405
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
What the reported data says about Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Pocahontas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pocahontas School District. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6:1, below the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.9%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (16.6%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pocahontas High School
- 1How do the reported 6:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.9%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander16.6%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pocahontas School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
402 reported students
Pocahontas Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
456 reported students
Pocahontas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
703 reported students
Public schools near Pocahontas High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Junior High School Middle · Pocahontas School District | 07–09 | 456 | 0.2 mi |
| Pocahontas Upper Elementary School Middle · Pocahontas School District | 04–06 | 402 | 0.2 mi |
| Pocahontas Elementary School Elementary · Pocahontas School District | PK–03 | 703 | 0.7 mi |
| Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps) High · Black River Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas High School
What grades does Pocahontas High School serve?
Pocahontas High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pocahontas School District.
How many students attend Pocahontas High School?
Pocahontas High School reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 405 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocahontas High School?
The calculated ratio is 6:1, based on 410 students and 68.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocahontas High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocahontas High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pocahontas School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pocahontas High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pocahontas High School in?
Pocahontas High School is part of Pocahontas School District, based in Pocahontas, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pocahontas High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pocahontas Junior High School (0.2 mi), Pocahontas Upper Elementary School (0.2 mi), Pocahontas Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.