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Mena High School

700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953

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Mena High School serves 502 students in grades 9-12.

Mena High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
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:

School Overview

Mena High School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

502 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Mena High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mena High School is 0.22, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#540 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mena High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mena 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mena 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

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mena High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

88%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Mena High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Mena High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mena High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mena School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mena High School's ranking?

Mena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mena High School?

The graduation rate of Mena High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Mena High School?

502 students attend Mena High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Mena High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mena High School?

Mena High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mena High School offer ?

Mena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mena High School part of?

Mena High School is part of Mena School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education