Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Poca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Poca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poca High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poca High School?
The graduation rate of Poca High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Poca High School?
432 students attend Poca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Poca High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poca High School?
Poca High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poca High School offer ?
Poca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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