Pocomoke High

1817 Old Virginia Rd
Pocomoke City, MD 21851

374 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pocomoke High School, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the local Worcester County community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and college and career readiness. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between students and faculty compared to larger urban districts.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pocomoke High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and career-focused organizations. These programs are designed to encourage well-rounded student development and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of interpersonal skills, Pocomoke High seeks to prepare its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education.

374

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocomoke High
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	19
Black	174
Asian	8
Two or More	29

Black
174 (46.5%)
White
144 (38.5%)
Two or More
29 (7.8%)
Hispanic
19 (5.1%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)632-5180
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 76