Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Mena High School

Q: Is Mena High School a good school?

Mena High School ranks 71 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 76% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Mena High School in Mena, AR, serves 503 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Mena School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas districts.

Mena High School stands out for its exceptional math performance, with 49.4% of students proficient in Algebra and 39.6% in Geometry—significantly higher than nearby Cossatot River High School, where only 18.6% and 13.6% are proficient in those subjects, respectively. The school also boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.6:1 and efficient spending of $13,615 per student, which yields strong academic results compared to its neighbors. However, English Language Arts proficiency (37.9%) lags behind the state average and is notably lower than Acorn High School's 45.5%, highlighting an area for growth. Additionally, the graduation rate has shown volatility, dropping to 85.7% in 2023-2024, below the state average of 88.9%.

Despite these challenges, Mena High School has demonstrated resilience with a dramatic rebound in state ranking—from 122nd in 2024-2025 to 71st in 2025-2026—driven by sharp improvements in math scores. While Acorn High School (part of the Ouachita River School District) outperforms Mena in ELA, reading, and science, Mena's consistent top-25% state ranking over the past decade and its lower economic disadvantage rate (58.65% free/reduced lunch, compared to Acorn's 64.77% and Cossatot River's 99.23%) suggest a stable and supportive learning environment. For parents, Mena High School offers a strong math-focused education with efficient resource use, though it faces healthy competition from Acorn and must address literacy and graduation rate consistency.

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%

See top rated Arkansas high schools

Compare Mena High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Arkansas high schools

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg39%

71^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 251Mena 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	71 of 293	75.8%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra49%+12 vs state

Geometry40%+13 vs state

Reading39%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Mena High School and help other families decide.

Rate Mena High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Mena High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 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%)	67.2	71^st of 293 public high schools	75.8%		53.5	122^nd of 291 public high schools	58.1%	51			36.0	39.8	37.9			40.5	37.1	38.8					49.4	49.4	50.0	37.4	39.6						$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%)	69	60^th of 293 public high schools	79.5%		52	126^th of 291 public high schools	56.7%	66	63.0	30.4	50.0	40.0	45.5	56.5	39.1	50.0	40.0	46.0	53.5	32.5	43.4		32.2	40.0	60.0	13.3	22.4	67.4	39.1	53.2	55.1	53.9	$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%)	33.1	222^nd of 293 public high schools	24.2%		51.7	128^th of 291 public high schools	56.0%	94	38.9	22.8	24.6	33.9	29.7	35.2	26.3	26.1	33.9	30.2	40.8	6.8	25.5	69.3	7.0	18.6	36.4	6.3	13.6	37.1	35.1	36.0	40.3	40.3	$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.

Is Mena High School a good school?

Mena High School ranks 71^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

What district is Mena High School in?

Mena School District

How many students attend Mena High School?

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

Rate Mena High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas High School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Mena, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mena High School!

Latest Arkansas data All new data »

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.