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Mountain Home Career Academies

Q: Is Mountain Home Career Academies a good school?

Mountain Home Career Academies ranks 85 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 8-12

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 71% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Mountain Home Career Academies is a large high school serving 1,523 students in grades 8-12 within the Mountain Home School District in Mountain Home, AR, and it has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, particularly in math and science. For example, 8th graders achieved an 87.7% proficiency rate in Algebra and 9th graders a 90.1% proficiency rate in Biology, dramatically higher than state averages. The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 92.1% and a very low dropout rate of just 0.3%, indicating strong student support. Compared to nearby Cotter High School, Mountain Home outperforms in graduation rate, dropout rate, and Algebra proficiency, despite having a higher student-teacher ratio. This suggests the school operates with notable efficiency, achieving strong results without the resource intensity of its smaller neighbors.

An interesting pattern in the data shows that 8th graders at Mountain Home significantly outperformed 10th graders in nearly every subject, which could point to a recent and successful shift in teaching methods in the middle grades. While the school is part of the same district as Guy Berry College And Career Academy, a much smaller alternative school, Mountain Home represents a successful, mainstream model. Overall, Mountain Home Career Academies offers a stable, high-performing environment with a wide range of opportunities, making it a strong choice for families in the area.

1,523

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,202

Per pupil spending ?

33.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653

(870) 425-1215

District: Mountain Home School District

Feeder schools for Mountain Home Career Academies:

Elementary:	Hackler Intermediate School
	Mountain Home Kindergarten
	Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Middle:	Pinkston Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

✓Above the Arkansas median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg47%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

92^nd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 12 pts since 2021

From top 16% (2021) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

85^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Mountain Home School District

85^th of 251Mountain Home School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	92 of 327	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	69.0	75 of 324	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	58.1	116 of 335	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.6	74 of 330	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	97 of 318	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.2	54 of 330	83.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	85 of 293	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.4	59 of 291	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	77 of 305	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	72 of 295	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	64 of 282	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	61 of 290	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	33 of 282	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.5	32 of 263	87.8%	★★★★☆
2017	82.9	26 of 264	90.2%	★★★★★
2016	80.2	36 of 269	86.6%	★★★★☆
2015	70.7	35 of 267	86.9%	★★★★☆
2014	61.2	79 of 268	70.5%	★★★★☆
2013	65.9	63 of 271	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	64.7	65 of 266	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	71.8	30 of 266	88.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.0	22 of 262	91.6%	★★★★★
2009	74.9	27 of 261	89.7%	★★★★★
2008	66.7	43 of 256	83.2%	★★★★☆
2007	62.8	57 of 258	77.9%	★★★★☆
2006	63.5	47 of 232	79.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra53%+16 vs state

Biology50%+7 vs state

Science46%~ state avg

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Reading41%~ state avg

Mathematics40%-4 vs state

Geometry31%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Home Career Academies	Public, Charter	8-12	500 Bomber Blvd.	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1215	1,523	128	11.9	33.2%	1,383 (90.8%)	6 (0.4%)	63 (4.1%)	15 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (3.2%)	64.6	85^th of 293 public high schools	71.0%		68.4	59^th of 291 public high schools	79.7%	26		46.0	42.9	36.1	41.5		40.8	44.7	38.9	41.5		40.1	40.1	87.7	43.3	52.8	79.1	14.7	31.4		46.5	46.5	90.1	39.0	50.0	$12,202	$869	$11,333
Guy Berry College And Career Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	500 Bomber Blvd.	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 425-1261	52	6	8.6	61.5%	48 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	15.4	263^rd of 293 public high schools	10.2%		13	272^nd of 291 public high schools	6.5%	9				23.1	18.4				23.1	26.3			18.8					0.0	0.0			6.3		18.2	16.7
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Career Center	Public	9-12	1600 South College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Asu - Mountain Home Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 508-6100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cotter High School	Public	7-12	198 Mable	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6323	324	57	5.6	100.0%	306 (94.4%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	72.7	46^th of 293 public high schools	84.3%		75.3	42^nd of 291 public high schools	85.6%	4	44.7	54.6	44.0	37.3	44.8	42.1	56.9	46.0	39.2	45.9	57.9	73.1	65.8		31.3	35.3		35.4	37.3	60.5	65.9	63.4		55.1	54.0	$11,992	$752	$11,240
Norfork High School	Public	7-12	136 Mildred Simpson Drive	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-5228	196	34	5.8	56.1%	192 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	50.3	155^th of 293 public high schools	47.1%		54	117^th of 291 public high schools	59.8%	38	44.4	41.7	20.0	39.1	36.8	47.2	47.3	23.3	43.4	40.8	63.9	51.8	58.7		25.9	38.9		38.5	50.0	58.4	63.9	61.1		50.0	47.6	$15,177	$1,157	$14,020
Flippin High School	Public	9-12	103 Alford St.	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-2233	246	59	4.1	100.0%	220 (89.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	54.6	130^th of 293 public high schools	55.6%		54	118^th of 291 public high schools	59.5%	12			38.0	32.6	35.5			52.0	34.9	44.1					27.3	28.6	47.1	4.2	21.4					40.0	45.5	$14,015	$1,399	$12,616
Yellville-Summit High School	Public	9-12	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville Summit School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4066	312	79	3.9	99.0%	295 (94.6%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	74	45^th of 293 public high schools	84.6%		58.8	96^th of 291 public high schools	67.0%	51			44.5	41.3	42.8			54.4	50.0	52.1					21.0	21.0	91.3	21.7	41.0					50.0	54.0	$13,803	$1,206	$12,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Home Career Academies

How many students attend Mountain Home Career Academies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,523 students attended Mountain Home Career Academies.

What schools feed into Mountain Home Career Academies?

Mountain Home Career Academies is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hackler Intermediate School
Elementary : Mountain Home Kindergarten
Elementary : Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Middle : Pinkston Middle School

Is Mountain Home Career Academies a good school?

Mountain Home Career Academies ranks 85^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Home Career Academies?

Students at Mountain Home Career Academies are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Mountain Home Career Academies in?

Mountain Home School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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