Mount Ida High School serves 194 students in grades 7-12.
Mount Ida High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Ida High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Ida High School's student population of 194 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Ida High School is ranked within the top 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 Mount Ida High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mount Ida High School's ranking?
Mount Ida High School is ranked #441 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Ida High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Ida High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Ida High School?
194 students attend Mount Ida High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mount Ida High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Ida High School?
Mount Ida High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Ida High School offer ?
Mount Ida High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Ida High School part of?
Mount Ida High School is part of Mount Ida School District.
School Reviews
5 5/3/2011
This school strives to encourage students to do better than their best. It prepares the students for college. I highly reccommend this school.
5 11/12/2006
Mount Ida High School is very stong in the academic department. All students rate very well on end of level testing. A lot of classes are offered to suit the needs of a child to graduate. All awards are chosen fairly. The facilities are very up to date and working. The parents are very involved with everything the students are doing.
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