Pomeroy High School (Closed 2010)

202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pomeroy High School serves 99 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
99 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pomeroy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pomeroy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
97%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pomeroy High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pomeroy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pomeroy High School?
99 students attend Pomeroy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pomeroy High School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomeroy High School?
Pomeroy High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pomeroy High School offer ?
Pomeroy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pomeroy High School part of?
Pomeroy High School is part of Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District.

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