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Pomeroy High School (Closed 2010)

202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pomeroy High School serves 99 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pomeroy High School?
99 students attend Pomeroy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pomeroy High School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomeroy High School?
Pomeroy High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pomeroy High School offer ?
Pomeroy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pomeroy High School part of?
Pomeroy High School is part of Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District.

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