Mountain Home Career Academies

Q: Is Mountain Home Career Academies a good school?

Mountain Home Career Academies ranks 77 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Home Career Academies is a public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 1,518 students. The school is part of the Mountain Home School District, which is ranked 90 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Home Career Academies has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 26th and 77th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating strong academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Yellville-Summit High School, Norfork High School, and Flippin High School, Mountain Home Career Academies generally outperforms them in most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (37.55%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 56.22% to 100%.

While Mountain Home Career Academies consistently outperforms the state and district in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science, its Mathematics performance is more mixed, with some grades performing below the state and district averages. This could be an area for the school to focus on, potentially by implementing targeted interventions or adjusting instructional strategies to better support student learning in Mathematics. Overall, Mountain Home Career Academies appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its student population and providing a strong educational foundation for the community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

500 Bomber Blvd
Mountain Home, AR 72653

(870) 425-1215

District: Mountain Home School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,493

Feeder schools for Mountain Home Career Academies:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 1,517

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Home Career Academies ranks better than 65.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Mountain Home Career Academies ranks better than 74.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Home Career Academies is 12. (See more...)

Compare Mountain Home Career Academies employs 125.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Home Career Academies is $9,493.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain Home Career Academies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home Career Academies 116^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Mountain Home Career Academies in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home Career Academies 77^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Mountain Home Career Academies in the ranking list.)

Mountain Home School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home School District 90^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Home Career Academies

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	76.18	54^th	330	83.6%
2022	65.40	97^th	318	69.5%
2023	72.64	74^th	330	77.6%
2024	58.10	116^th	335	65.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mountain Home Career Academies

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	63.53	47^th	232	79.7%
2007	62.77	57^th	258	77.9%
2008	66.69	43^rd	256	83.2%
2009	74.92	27^th	261	89.7%
2010	75.04	22^nd	262	91.6%
2011	71.78	30^th	266	88.7%
2012	64.69	65^th	266	75.6%
2013	65.93	63^rd	271	76.8%
2014	61.16	79^th	268	70.5%
2015	70.69	35^th	267	86.9%
2016	80.16	36^th	269	86.6%
2017	82.90	26^th	264	90.2%
2018	77.50	32^nd	263	87.8%
2019	77.47	33^rd	282	88.3%
2021	70.20	61^st	290	79.0%
2022	68.70	64^th	282	77.3%
2023	68.16	72^nd	295	75.6%
2024	66.96	77^th	305	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Home Career Academies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	875	0	10	9	5	n/a	n/a	899
2005	916	0	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	930
2006	1195	4	9	16	8	n/a	n/a	1232
2007	1210	4	11	19	8	n/a	n/a	1252
2008	1143	8	8	21	9	n/a	n/a	1189
2009	1156	4	4	22	6	n/a	n/a	1192
2010	1057	3	6	35	4	1	109	1215
2011	1063	3	7	36	3	1	81	1194
2012	1092	5	9	37	3	0	64	1210
2013	1122	6	6	34	1	0	42	1211
2014	1107	5	5	33	1	0	35	1186
2015	1145	3	7	40	0	0	31	1226
2016	1120	3	6	34	2	0	34	1199
2017	1116	8	6	35	1	0	31	1197
2018	1147	7	8	48	6	0	28	1244
2019	1105	8	10	62	4	2	43	1234
2020	1164	7	14	59	11	7	38	1300
2021	1419	5	10	76	10	7	57	1584
2022	1422	5	9	80	11	7	59	1593
2023	1354	7	12	69	13	6	57	1518
2024	1373	7	10	61	10	5	51	1517

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 Mountain Home Career Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	899	54.0	16.6	29.1
2005	930	63.0	14.8	35.3
2006	1232	85.0	14.5	40.3
2007	1252	110.0	11.4	41.3
2008	1189	113.0	10.5	39.4
2009	1192	109.0	10.9	41.6
2010	1215	93.4	11.2	45.7
2011	1194	102.7	11.6	49.8
2012	1210	102.2	11.8	48.6
2013	1211	100.4	12.0	48.8
2014	1186	100.2	11.8	45.4
2015	1226	104.0	11.7	48.8
2016	1199	104.0	11.5	46.2
2017	1197	100.0	11.9	24.1
2018	1244	98.9	12.5	24.5
2019	1234	112.4	10.9	40
2020	1300	105.9	12.2	40.1
2021	1584	127.7	12.4	37.6
2022	1593	132.4	12.0	45.2
2023	1518	124.6	12.1	37.5
2024	1517	125.8	12.0	38.2

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 Mountain Home Career Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	899	54.0	16.6	29.1
2005	930	63.0	14.8	35.3
2006	1232	85.0	14.5	40.3
2007	1252	110.0	11.4	41.3
2008	1189	113.0	10.5	39.4
2009	1192	109.0	10.9	41.6
2010	1215	93.4	11.2	45.7
2011	1194	102.7	11.6	49.8
2012	1210	102.2	11.8	48.6
2013	1211	100.4	12.0	48.8
2014	1186	100.2	11.8	45.4
2015	1226	104.0	11.7	48.8
2016	1199	104.0	11.5	46.2
2017	1197	100.0	11.9	24.1
2018	1244	98.9	12.5	24.5
2019	1234	112.4	10.9	40
2020	1300	105.9	12.2	40.1
2021	1584	127.7	12.4	37.6
2022	1593	132.4	12.0	45.2
2023	1518	124.6	12.1	37.5
2024	1517	125.8	12.0	38.2

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 Mountain Home Career Academies

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$811 (8.5%)	$8,682 (91.5%)	$9,493

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Home Career Academies

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 282 High schools	Ranks 72^nd of 295 High schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Mountain Home Career Academies)	66.7	60.2	6.5%
9th Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	66.7	57.9	8.8%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Mountain Home Career Academies)	42.7	33.7	9%
9th Grade Math (Mountain Home School District)	42.7	32.5	10.2%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Mountain Home Career Academies)	45.5	38.8	6.7%
9th Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	45.5	37.3	8.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Mountain Home Career Academies)	48.1	42.1	6%
9th Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	48.1	40.5	7.6%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Mountain Home Career Academies)	70.1	64.3	5.8%
10th Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	70.1	62.5	7.6%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Mountain Home Career Academies)	29.3	20.9	8.4%
10th Grade Math (Mountain Home School District)	29.3	20.2	9.1%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Mountain Home Career Academies)	44	33.3	10.7%
10th Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	44	32.6	11.4%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mountain Home Career Academies)	36.8	34.1	2.7%
10th Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	36.8	32.9	3.9%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Home Career Academies)	21.4	22.9	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Home School District)	21.4	22.9	1.5%
11th Grade English (Mountain Home Career Academies)	63.5	55.4	8.1%
11th Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	63.5	55.4	8.1%
11th Grade Reading (Mountain Home Career Academies)	41.3	37.8	3.5%
11th Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	41.3	37.8	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Mountain Home Career Academies)	33.6	28.9	4.7%
11th Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	33.6	28.9	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1234	1518	23%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	4	13	225%
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	62	69	11.3%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	1105	1354	22.5%
Two or More Races	43	57	32.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	37.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Mountain Home Career Academies

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th 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 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th 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	1,517	126	12.0	38.2%	1,373 (90.5%)	7 (0.5%)	61 (4.0%)	10 (0.7%)	10 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	51 (3.4%)	67	77^th of 305 public high schools	74.8%		68.2	72^nd of 295 public high schools	75.6%	5		30.2	41.8	30.9	34.2		31.4	41.3	31.9	34.8		31.7	31.7	65.6	24.2		37.1	72.5	8.7	28.6	0.0	26.3		40.2	40.2	80.0	40.0	66.7	0.0	41.8	$9,493	$811	$8,682
Guy Berry College And Career Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1001 South Main Street	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 425-1261	74	4	16.7	52.7%	65 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	12.5	291^st of 305 public high schools	4.6%					(n/a)			7.1		5.4			6.7		5.3			6.7		9.1		9.1	0.0	0.0			0.0			6.7	0.0	14.3			10.0
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 Melba Ave	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6171	324	65	4.9	100.0%	306 (94.4%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	76.8	40^th of 305 public high schools	86.9%		68	75^th of 295 public high schools	74.6%	35	33.3	40.8	40.8	36.0	37.6	28.3	34.6	38.9	30.0	32.9	26.6	54.2	38.9		42.0	7.1	35.4	75.0	48.4	0.0		48.6	40.0	59.2	48.6	80.0	52.1			54.9	$9,305	$954	$8,351
Norfork High School	Public	7-12	136 Mildred Simpson Dr	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-7191	203	33	6.1	59.1%	199 (98.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.4	104^th of 305 public high schools	65.9%		55.3	126^th of 295 public high schools	57.3%	22	24.2	31.3	31.5	34.4	30.3	21.2	28.2	31.5	34.4	28.8	33.3	22.7	29.1	40.0	15.4		24.3	33.3	20.0			23.5	15.2	18.7	16.9		37.5	50.0		38.3	$11,245	$1,147	$10,098
Flippin High School	Public	9-12	103 Alford St	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-2233	242	60	4.0	100.0%	219 (90.5%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	49.6	147^th of 305 public high schools	51.8%		63.4	94^th of 295 public high schools	68.1%	53			37.5	21.8	29.7			32.2	23.6	27.9					11.3	0.0	8.6	36.4	12.5	0.0	0.0	15.0				25.0	40.7	40.0		39.7	$10,515	$1,156	$9,359
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	337	69	4.8	99.1%	321 (95.3%)	5 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	55	120^th of 305 public high schools	60.7%		48.9	151^st of 295 public high schools	48.8%	31			25.7	35.7	30.9			28.2	36.9	32.7					11.7		11.5	33.3	6.1	0.0		10.5				0.0	51.3	0.0		49.4	$10,273	$1,145	$9,128

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

How many students attend Mountain Home Career Academies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,517 students attended Mountain Home Career Academies.

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

Is Mountain Home Career Academies a good school?

Mountain Home Career Academies ranks 77^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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