Acorn High School

Public 7-12

 143 Polk 96
       Mena, AR  71953


(479) 394-5544

District: Ouachita River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 295 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,788 Help


Feeder schools for Acorn High School:

Elementary:    Acorn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.8 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.4%
American Indian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Acorn High School ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Acorn High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), American Indian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acorn High School is 5.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acorn High School is $9,788.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Acorn High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Acorn High School 160th of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Acorn High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Acorn High School 87th of 295 Arkansas public high schools. (See Acorn High School in the ranking list.)

Ouachita River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita River School District 107th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acorn High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 78.82 26th 225 88.4%
2008 68.09 65th 223 70.9%
2009 83.70 18th 240 92.5%
2010 66.58 77th 254 69.7%
2011 53.44 142nd 264 46.2%
2012 61.64 113th 265 57.4%
2013 66.66 91st 278 67.3%
2014 69.27 82nd 280 70.7%
2015 49.45 127th 275 53.8%
2016 57.36 131st 312 58.0%
2017 50.00 164th 315 47.9%
2018 49.94 167th 318 47.5%
2019 62.44 117th 319 63.3%
2021 63.12 117th 330 64.5%
2022 60.00 130th 318 59.1%
2023 53.90 162nd 330 50.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Acorn High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 85.04 6th 258 97.7%
2008 66.90 42nd 256 83.6%
2009 58.75 81st 261 69.0%
2010 55.87 95th 262 63.7%
2011 55.30 111th 266 58.3%
2012 55.69 111th 266 58.3%
2013 56.51 102nd 271 62.4%
2014 46.84 149th 268 44.4%
2015 79.15 17th 267 93.6%
2016 75.25 48th 269 82.2%
2017 50.16 137th 264 48.1%
2018 65.30 69th 263 73.8%
2019 58.48 106th 282 62.4%
2021 56.18 104th 290 64.1%
2022 61.40 87th 282 69.1%
2023 65.20 87th 295 70.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Acorn High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1989 152 n/a 1 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 156
1990 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 165 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1993 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1994 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 209 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 214 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 215 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2001 183 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 192 0 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 192 0 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 199 0 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 215 0 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 217 0 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 224 0 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 219 0 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 221 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 229
2010 205 1 0 10 2 1 0 0 219
2011 228 2 1 4 2 1 1 0 239
2012 208 2 0 3 2 1 1 0 217
2013 202 2 0 4 3 0 1 0 212
2014 198 1 0 9 2 0 2 0 212
2015 261 3 12 13 4 0 0 0 293
2016 257 2 6 11 5 0 0 0 281
2017 268 2 10 12 7 0 0 0 299
2018 232 3 4 7 8 0 2 0 256
2019 243 4 7 7 5 0 4 0 270
2020 240 2 8 4 5 0 3 0 262
2021 241 1 5 7 4 0 4 0 262
2022 259 2 3 7 5 0 3 0 279
2023 270 1 1 10 7 0 4 0 293

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acorn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 12.2 12.4 n/a
1989 156 15.0 10.4 n/a
1990 178 16.0 11.1 37.6
1991 169 12.0 14.0 34.9
1992 162 12.0 13.5 40.1
1993 178 12.0 14.8 52.2
1994 184 12.0 15.3 52.2
1995 216 13.2 16.4 41.7
1996 216 13.2 16.4 41.7
1997 226 13.7 16.5 34.5
1998 218 13.7 15.9 37.6
1999 219 9.9 22.1 51.6
2000 221 21.0 10.5 53.4
2001 188 21.0 9.0 63.8
2002 202 17.0 11.9 62.9
2003 202 17.0 11.9 62.9
2004 208 17.0 12.2 64.4
2005 225 16.0 14.1 72.9
2006 232 17.0 13.6 70.7
2007 236 23.0 10.3 81.4
2008 228 22.0 10.4 69.3
2009 229 22.0 10.4 65.1
2010 219 23.6 10.4 67.6
2011 239 20.3 11.7 66.1
2012 217 18.5 11.7 59.4
2013 212 17.9 11.8 63.7
2014 212 21.2 9.9 61.3
2015 293 22.0 13.3 63.8
2016 281 21.0 13.3 71.5
2017 299 24.5 12.1 36.5
2018 256 21.3 11.9 38.3
2019 270 36.1 7.4 64.8
2020 262 25.8 10.1 66
2021 262 34.1 7.6 67.2
2022 279 47.1 5.9 65.9
2023 293 49.8 5.8 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acorn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 12.2 12.4 n/a
1989 156 15.0 10.4 n/a
1990 178 16.0 11.1 37.6
1991 169 12.0 14.0 34.9
1992 162 12.0 13.5 40.1
1993 178 12.0 14.8 52.2
1994 184 12.0 15.3 52.2
1995 216 13.2 16.4 41.7
1996 216 13.2 16.4 41.7
1997 226 13.7 16.5 34.5
1998 218 13.7 15.9 37.6
1999 219 9.9 22.1 51.6
2000 221 21.0 10.5 53.4
2001 188 21.0 9.0 63.8
2002 202 17.0 11.9 62.9
2003 202 17.0 11.9 62.9
2004 208 17.0 12.2 64.4
2005 225 16.0 14.1 72.9
2006 232 17.0 13.6 70.7
2007 236 23.0 10.3 81.4
2008 228 22.0 10.4 69.3
2009 229 22.0 10.4 65.1
2010 219 23.6 10.4 67.6
2011 239 20.3 11.7 66.1
2012 217 18.5 11.7 59.4
2013 212 17.9 11.8 63.7
2014 212 21.2 9.9 61.3
2015 293 22.0 13.3 63.8
2016 281 21.0 13.3 71.5
2017 299 24.5 12.1 36.5
2018 256 21.3 11.9 38.3
2019 270 36.1 7.4 64.8
2020 262 25.8 10.1 66
2021 262 34.1 7.6 67.2
2022 279 47.1 5.9 65.9
2023 293 49.8 5.8 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Acorn High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (7.0%) $9,098 (93.0%) $9,788

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acorn High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 330 Middle schools
 12.4%
Ranks 106th of 282 High schoolsRanks 87th of 295 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Acorn High School)86.479.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)77.683
 5.4%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Acorn High School)36.331.8
 4.5%
   7th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)29.334
 4.7%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Acorn High School)45.534.1
 11.4%
   7th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)39.635.9
 3.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Acorn High School)38.627.3
 11.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)32.730.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Acorn High School)77.384.8
 7.5%
   8th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)76.284
 7.8%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Acorn High School)49.126.1
 23%
   8th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)47.630.4
 17.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Acorn High School)49.136.2
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)47.636.9
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Acorn High School)58.454.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)58.755.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Acorn High School)6267.3
 5.3%
   9th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)61.266.2
 5%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Acorn High School)3819.2
 18.8%
   9th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)35.519.7
 15.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Acorn High School)4440.4
 3.6%
   9th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)41.943.7
 1.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Acorn High School)4855.8
 7.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)43.652.1
 8.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Acorn High School)72.264.7
 7.5%
   10th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)7562.5
 12.5%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Acorn High School)30.611.8
 18.8%
   10th Grade Math (Ouachita River School District)34.112.5
 21.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Acorn High School)27.731.4
 3.7%
   10th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)34.129.7
 4.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Acorn High School)22.235.3
 13.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)27.335.9
 8.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Acorn High School)16.713.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita River School District)13.310.3
 3%
11th Grade English (Acorn High School)36.746.7
 10%
   11th Grade English (Ouachita River School District)37.850
 12.2%
11th Grade Reading (Acorn High School)23.331.1
 7.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Ouachita River School District)24.431
 6.6%
11th Grade Science (Acorn High School)2017.8
 2.2%
   11th Grade Science (Ouachita River School District)2015.5
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students270293
 8.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White243270
 11.1%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%61.8%
 3%


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Acorn High School ranks 87th of 295 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Acorn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Acorn Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Acorn High School.

Students at Acorn High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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