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Acorn High School

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Acorn High School ranks 126 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 57% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Acorn High School is a public high school in Mena, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 267 students. It is part of the Ouachita River School District, which is ranked 27th out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Acorn High School stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.0 to 5.9 over the past three years, significantly lower than nearby Waldron High School (8.3) and Mena High School (6.9). However, the school faces challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.42% to 65.95% over the past three years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Academically, Acorn High School's performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English language arts generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, while math proficiency rates are significantly lower. In contrast, the school's science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages.

Acorn High School's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from a high of 17th in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 126th out of 291 Arkansas high schools. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to other schools in the state. However, the school's strong focus on science education and very low student-teacher ratio suggest potential areas of strength that could be leveraged to support student success.

281

Students ?

5.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,130

Per pupil spending ?

64.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-5544

District: Ouachita River School District

Feeder schools for Acorn High School:

Elementary:

Acorn Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.9%

American Indian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Above the Arkansas median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2015

!Algebra scores 12 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

97^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

126^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 37 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 250Ouachita River 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
2025	63.1	97 of 324	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	87 of 335	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	53.9	162 of 330	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	130 of 318	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	117 of 330	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	117 of 319	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	167 of 318	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.0	164 of 315	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.4	131 of 312	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.4	127 of 275	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.3	82 of 280	70.7%	★★★★☆
2013	66.7	91 of 278	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.6	113 of 265	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.4	142 of 264	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.6	77 of 254	69.7%	★★★★☆
2009	83.7	18 of 240	92.5%	★★★★★
2008	68.1	65 of 223	70.9%	★★★★☆
2007	78.8	26 of 225	88.4%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	126 of 291	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.8	112 of 305	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	87 of 295	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	87 of 282	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	104 of 290	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	106 of 282	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.3	69 of 263	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	50.2	137 of 264	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	75.3	48 of 269	82.2%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	17 of 267	93.6%	★★★★★
2014	46.8	149 of 268	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.5	102 of 271	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.7	111 of 266	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.3	111 of 266	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.9	95 of 262	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.8	81 of 261	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.9	42 of 256	83.6%	★★★★☆
2007	85.0	6 of 258	97.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science52%+14 vs state

Biology39%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%~ state avg

Reading34%~ state avg

Mathematics29%-10 vs state

Algebra19%-12 vs state

Geometry15%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	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
Acorn High School	Public	7-12	143 Polk Road 96	Mena	71953	Polk County	Ouachita River School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 394-5544	281	53	5.3	64.8%	257 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	52	126^th of 291 public high schools	56.7%		57.8	112^th of 305 public high schools	63.3%	14	37.2	40.0	32.7	30.6	34.6	37.2	33.3	32.0	34.6	34.3	21.4	40.7	29.0	14.3	19.2	10.2	14.9	55.8	47.2	51.9		39.6	38.6	$12,130	$886	$11,244
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center	Public	9-12	1100 College Drive	Mena	71953	Polk County	Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 394-7622	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mena High School	Public	9-12	1200 Dallas Ave	Mena	71953	Polk County	Mena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 394-1144	503	76	6.6	58.6%	432 (85.9%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.0%)	10 (2.0%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	53.5	122^nd of 291 public high schools	58.1%		68.7	69^th of 305 public high schools	77.4%	53			29.3	31.0	30.1			29.9	33.6	31.5				29.1	29.2	31.2	31.4				33.6		31.8	$13,615	$890	$12,725
Waldron High School	Public	9-12	736 W. Hwy. 80	Waldron	72958	Scott County	Waldron School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 637-3405	401	46	8.8	66.8%	286 (71.3%)	5 (1.2%)	80 (20.0%)	8 (2.0%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	34.7	205^th of 291 public high schools	29.6%		47.2	155^th of 305 public high schools	49.2%	50			16.9	23.6	20.1			17.7	30.2	23.7				8.1	8.0	20.2	20.2					28.7	28.4	$16,860	$1,434	$15,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn High School

What schools feed into Acorn High School?

Acorn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Acorn Elementary School

How many students attend Acorn High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 281 students attended Acorn High School.

What is the racial makeup of Acorn High School?

Students at Acorn High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Acorn High School a good school?

Acorn High School ranks 126^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Acorn High School in?

Ouachita River School District

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