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Mena High School

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Mena High School ranks 122 nd of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

122^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 58% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Mena High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mena, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 493 students. It is part of the Mena School District, which is ranked 73 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mena High School's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 61 and 122 over the past 10 years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school is ranked 122 out of 291 Arkansas high schools, earning a 3-star rating. Its test scores are generally below the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Algebra. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.9 to 8.7 over the past three years, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

Interestingly, the nearby Cossatot River High School and Acorn High School have similar student demographics and test score profiles, with Cossatot River High School also ranking in the 3-star category and Acorn High School ranking in the 3-4 star range. This suggests that the challenges faced by Mena High School may be common to the region. Additionally, Mena High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.01% to 57.69% over the past three school years, which may indicate that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the school's performance.

503

Students ?

6.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,615

Per pupil spending ?

58.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Dallas Ave
Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-1144

District: Mena School District

Feeder schools for Mena High School:

Elementary:	Holly Harshman Elementary School
	Louise Durham Elementary School
Middle:	Mena Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 54th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg35%

Arkansas avg34%

122^nd of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 250Mena 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	122 of 291	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.7	69 of 305	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.3	95 of 295	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	102 of 282	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.2	117 of 290	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	110 of 282	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.8	62 of 263	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	69.1	61 of 264	76.9%	★★★★☆
2016	69.2	71 of 269	73.6%	★★★★☆
2015	44.5	122 of 267	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.6	143 of 268	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.7	100 of 271	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.2	61 of 266	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	62.1	72 of 266	72.9%	★★★★☆
2010	62.4	66 of 262	74.8%	★★★★☆
2009	67.8	45 of 261	82.8%	★★★★☆
2008	79.6	11 of 256	95.7%	★★★★★
2007	75.9	17 of 258	93.4%	★★★★★
2006	74.2	22 of 232	90.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology32%-6 vs state

Reading32%-4 vs state

Geometry31%+10 vs state

English Language Arts30%-5 vs state

Algebra29%~ state avg

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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 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
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
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)
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
Cossatot River High School	Public	7-12	6330 Highway 71 S	Cove	71937	Polk County	Cossatot River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 387-4200	388	44	8.8	99.2%	238 (61.3%)	2 (0.5%)	115 (29.6%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	51.7	128^th of 291 public high schools	56.0%		54.1	123^rd of 305 public high schools	59.7%	5	13.7	19.7	26.5	36.9	24.0	18.9	22.5	31.2	35.1	26.8	27.6	23.0	25.2	70.0	11.5	23.9	37.9	13.9	24.6	29.3	28.2	28.7		38.2	37.5	$13,701	$1,094	$12,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Mena High School

What is the racial makeup of Mena High School?

Students at Mena High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Mena High School?

Mena High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holly Harshman Elementary School
Elementary : Louise Durham Elementary School
Middle : Mena Middle School

How many students attend Mena High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 503 students attended Mena High School.

Is Mena High School a good school?

Mena High School ranks 122^nd of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mena High School in?

Mena School District

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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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