Pocahontas County High School has been informed that the students of the year 2007-2008 earned scores high enough to meet AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) as defined by the No Child Left Behind Standards. To reach this proficiency level, students had to reach a score of 65 percent in Math and 75 percent in Reading. Last years sophomores scored 76% in Math and 80% in Reading as measured by WESTEST. Graduation Rate for the senior class was 87%.
Students in all grades recently pilot tested the new WESTEST 2 which will be taken in the spring by students in grades 9-11.
Sophomores will prepare for future college admission by taking the ACT Plan test in late October or early November. The information provided by PLAN can help students to identiy educational strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future. Additionally this "pre" ACT assessment can determine if a student is on track to be eligible for the PROMISE Scholarship.
