Serving 207 students in grades 9-12, Pocola High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pocola High School's student population of 207 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocola High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocola High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocola High School's ranking?
Pocola High School is ranked #724 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pocola High School often compared to?
Pocola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkoma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocola High School?
The graduation rate of Pocola High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pocola High School?
207 students attend Pocola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pocola High School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocola High School?
Pocola High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pocola High School offer ?
Pocola High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pocola High School part of?
Pocola High School is part of Pocola School District.
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