POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
2405 NORTH PARK STREET
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455
456 Students
Middle School 7th - 9th
School Overview
Pocahontas Junior High School, located at 2405 N Park in Pocahontas, Arkansas, serves as a key educational facility within the Pocahontas Public School District. As a junior high institution, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in the middle grades. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students as they prepare for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as an integral part of the Pocahontas community. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its dedication to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, Pocahontas Junior High aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and experiences necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
456
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    324 (71.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    69 (15.1%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    13 (2.9%)
  • Black
    7 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)892-4573
Website: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com
Grade Range: 7th - 9th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68

* 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 7 159
Grade 8 146
Grade 9 151
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
402 Students
2301 NORTH PARK STREET
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th