Mountainburg High School
Tel:
(479)369-2146
- Mountainburg High School serves 213 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Mountainburg High School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 213 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mountainburg High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mountainburg High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #810 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| White | 94% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.33 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mountainburg School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mountainburg High School is Alma High School (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mountainburg Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountainburg Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mountainburg Mountainburg Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 276 students
0.0 miles
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479)369-2762 0.0 PK-4 276 - Mountainburg Mountainburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 189 students
0.0 miles
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479)369-4506 0.0 5-8 189 - Alma Alma Primary School Grades: K-2 | 659 students
10.1 miles
1600 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479)632-5100 10.1 K-2 659 - Alma Alma Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 720 students
10.3 miles
1220 W Collum Ln
Alma, AR 72921
(479)632-2166 10.3 3-5 720 - Mulberry Marvin Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 189 students
10.4 miles
1319 N Main St
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479)997-1495 10.4 PK-4 189
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
