Serving 503 students in grades 9-12, Mena 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 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mena High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mena, AR, encompassing approximately 434.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mena High School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mena High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mena High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Binturong
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mena High School's ranking?
Mena High School is ranked #530 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mena High School often compared to?
Mena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn High School, Cossatot River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mena High School?
The graduation rate of Mena High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Mena High School?
503 students attend Mena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mena High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mena High School?
Mena High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mena High School offer ?
Mena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mena High School part of?
Mena High School is part of Mena School District.
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