For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 20 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public charter school in Mena, AR is Polk County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Mena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mena, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mena, AR include Polk County Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Mena, AR?
1 public charter schools are located in Mena, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena, AR?
Mena, AR public charter schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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