Mountainburg High School serves 201 students in grades 9-12.
Mountainburg 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountainburg High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 268% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountainburg 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
8%
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 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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