POTEAU HS

www.poteau.k12.ok.us

674 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Poteau High School, located at 100 Mockingbird Lane in Poteau, Oklahoma, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Poteau Public Schools district. As the home of the "Pirates," the school is a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or career readiness programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Poteau High School maintains a vibrant campus life characterized by a strong commitment to athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the official website at [http://www.poteau.k12.ok.us](http://www.poteau.k12.ok.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact information.

674

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTEAU HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	178
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	94
American Indian	98

White
295 (43.8%)
Hispanic
178 (26.4%)
American Indian
98 (14.5%)
Two or More
94 (13.9%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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:	POTEAU
Phone:	(918)647-7716
Website:	http://www.poteau.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 178

Grade 10 184

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 170