Serving 1,523 students in grades 8-12, Mountain Home Career Academies ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MTN HOME HIGH CAREER ACADEMICS serves an attendance zone that spans the entire district in Mountain Home, AR, covering approximately 350 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Home Career Academies's student population of 1,523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,523 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mountain Home Career Academies ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Home Career Academies is 0.17, 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
#442 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
91%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bomber
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Home Career Academies's ranking?
Mountain Home Career Academies is ranked #442 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mountain Home Career Academies often compared to?
Mountain Home Career Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Norfork High School, Cotter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Home Career Academies?
The graduation rate of Mountain Home Career Academies is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Mountain Home Career Academies?
1,523 students attend Mountain Home Career Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain Home Career Academies students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Home Career Academies?
Mountain Home Career Academies has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Career Academies offer ?
Mountain Home Career Academies offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain Home Career Academies part of?
Mountain Home Career Academies is part of Mountain Home School District.
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