The school is rated as having 601 students for athletic purposes, placing it in class AA.

Poca High School first opened its doors in September 1922[3] using a small white schoolhouse located on a hillside between Bancroft and Black Betsy, West Virginia.

The school then moved to a much larger building overlooking Poca's Main Street in 1926.

Thus, while subsequent renovations and additions over the years have introduced unique character, the core sections of three of Putnam County's four high schools share nearly identical floor plans.

Poca High School is known for fielding highly competitive athletic teams and music ensembles (including marching band and show choir) which have earned the school multiple awards, championships, and recognition on the state, regional, and national stages.