Mountainburg High School

129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Mountainburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountainburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Mountainburg High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 247% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountainburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainburg High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#706 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountainburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountainburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
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American Indian
5%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
White
90%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Mountainburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountainburg High School's ranking?
Mountainburg High School is ranked #706 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountainburg High School?
The graduation rate of Mountainburg High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountainburg High School?
201 students attend Mountainburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mountainburg High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainburg High School?
Mountainburg High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountainburg High School offer ?
Mountainburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountainburg High School part of?
Mountainburg High School is part of Mountainburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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