Mountainburg High School is a comprehensive public high school in Mountainburg, Arkansas, United States. Mountainburg is one of five public high schools in Crawford County and the sole high school of the Mountainburg School District. The high school serves more than 200 students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Mountainburg 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountainburg High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mountainburg school district, covering approximately 196.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountainburg High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Dragons!
School Rankings
Mountainburg 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 Mountainburg High School is 0.19, 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
#589 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: 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 #589 out of 989 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountainburg High School?
The graduation rate of Mountainburg High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Mountainburg High School?
185 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 Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainburg High School?
Mountainburg High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountainburg High School offer ?
Mountainburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountainburg High School part of?
Mountainburg High School is part of Mountainburg School District.
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