Mountainburg High School

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Mountainburg High School ranks 187 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountainburg High School is a public high school in Mountainburg, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the Mountainburg School District, which is ranked 162 out of 252 districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mountainburg High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in various standardized test scores, including ATLAS and ACT Aspire. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology were all significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, which is significantly higher than the nearby Alma High School (37.69%) and Ozark Junior/Senior High School (45.86%). With only 206 students, Mountainburg High School is a relatively small school compared to its neighbors, such as Van Buren High School (1,228 students) and Alma High School (1,003 students), which may impact the school's ability to offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Mountainburg High School's statewide ranking has been steadily declining over the past decade, from a high of 135 out of 268 Arkansas high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 187 out of 305 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests has been inconsistent, with some years showing relatively higher proficiency rates and other years showing much lower rates. When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Alma High School, Mountainburg High School generally underperforms in academic measures, such as test scores and proficiency rates. These challenges may be related to factors such as limited resources, difficulty attracting and retaining effective teachers, and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

129 Hwy 71 SW
Mountainburg, AR 72946

(479) 369-2146

District: Mountainburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,952

Feeder schools for Mountainburg High School:

Elementary:	Mountainburg Elementary School
Middle:	Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountainburg High School ranks worse than 61.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountainburg High School is 5.8. (See more...)

Compare Mountainburg High School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountainburg High School is $10,952.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountainburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainburg High School 187^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Mountainburg High School in the ranking list.)

Mountainburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountainburg School District 162^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountainburg High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	72.13	24^th	232	89.7%
2007	55.27	88^th	258	65.9%
2008	41.21	154^th	256	39.8%
2009	60.67	72^nd	261	72.4%
2010	65.65	53^rd	262	79.8%
2011	56.45	108^th	266	59.4%
2012	52.12	132^nd	266	50.4%
2013	57.01	99^th	271	63.5%
2014	50.45	135^th	268	49.6%
2015	34.26	176^th	267	34.1%
2016	37.61	186^th	269	30.9%
2017	32.24	200^th	264	24.2%
2018	38.87	179^th	263	31.9%
2019	44.36	171^st	282	39.4%
2021	45.84	157^th	290	45.9%
2022	46.39	158^th	282	44.0%
2023	52.91	139^th	295	52.9%
2024	40.02	187^th	305	38.7%

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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 Mountainburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	356
1989	357	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	360
1990	367	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	370
1991	383	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	388
1992	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
1993	401	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	407
1994	379	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	382
1995	394	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	395
1996	394	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	395
1997	395	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	397
1998	394	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	398
1999	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2000	226	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2001	235	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2002	241	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
2003	241	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
2004	256	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	260
2005	250	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	253
2006	253	0	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	262
2007	233	1	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	243
2008	236	0	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	245
2009	211	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	219
2010	201	1	0	1	5	0	0	208
2011	201	1	0	1	6	1	0	210
2012	193	1	0	1	8	0	0	203
2013	194	1	0	2	5	0	0	202
2014	202	0	1	2	7	0	0	212
2015	197	2	3	0	4	0	0	206
2016	213	2	0	0	8	2	0	225
2017	199	2	1	3	7	1	0	213
2018	199	1	1	2	5	1	0	209
2019	203	0	0	3	9	2	0	217
2020	187	0	1	6	6	1	0	201
2021	196	0	1	5	9	1	0	212
2022	181	0	1	7	11	1	0	201
2023	188	0	1	8	6	0	3	206
2024	168	1	0	7	4	0	5	185

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 Mountainburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	22.2	16.0	n/a
1989	360	25.0	14.4	n/a
1990	370	25.0	14.8	26.5
1991	388	22.5	17.2	29.9
1992	402	21.6	18.6	33.3
1993	407	23.0	17.7	32.7
1994	382	23.9	16.0	28.8
1995	395	24.0	16.5	37.2
1996	395	24.0	16.5	37.2
1997	397	23.8	16.7	48.4
1998	398	23.8	16.7	49.7
1999	236	8.2	28.8	48.7
2000	227	20.0	11.4	43.6
2001	236	22.0	10.7	46.6
2002	244	22.0	11.1	48
2003	244	22.0	11.1	48
2004	260	20.0	13.0	51.2
2005	253	24.0	10.5	50.2
2006	262	20.0	13.1	49.6
2007	243	26.0	9.3	54.7
2008	245	26.0	9.4	50.2
2009	219	23.0	9.5	50.7
2010	208	20.7	9.4	64.4
2011	210	16.3	12.8	63.8
2012	203	16.7	12.1	61.1
2013	202	17.8	11.2	65.8
2014	212	18.0	11.7	60.8
2015	206	17.0	12.1	63.1
2016	225	17.0	13.2	68
2017	213	15.9	13.3	67.6
2018	209	17.3	12.0	69.4
2019	217	n/a	n/a	100
2020	201	52.4	3.8	100
2021	212	60.9	3.4	100
2022	201	58.5	3.4	100
2023	206	61.0	3.3	100
2024	185	31.5	5.8	100

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 Mountainburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	22.2	16.0	n/a
1989	360	25.0	14.4	n/a
1990	370	25.0	14.8	26.5
1991	388	22.5	17.2	29.9
1992	402	21.6	18.6	33.3
1993	407	23.0	17.7	32.7
1994	382	23.9	16.0	28.8
1995	395	24.0	16.5	37.2
1996	395	24.0	16.5	37.2
1997	397	23.8	16.7	48.4
1998	398	23.8	16.7	49.7
1999	236	8.2	28.8	48.7
2000	227	20.0	11.4	43.6
2001	236	22.0	10.7	46.6
2002	244	22.0	11.1	48
2003	244	22.0	11.1	48
2004	260	20.0	13.0	51.2
2005	253	24.0	10.5	50.2
2006	262	20.0	13.1	49.6
2007	243	26.0	9.3	54.7
2008	245	26.0	9.4	50.2
2009	219	23.0	9.5	50.7
2010	208	20.7	9.4	64.4
2011	210	16.3	12.8	63.8
2012	203	16.7	12.1	61.1
2013	202	17.8	11.2	65.8
2014	212	18.0	11.7	60.8
2015	206	17.0	12.1	63.1
2016	225	17.0	13.2	68
2017	213	15.9	13.3	67.6
2018	209	17.3	12.0	69.4
2019	217	n/a	n/a	100
2020	201	52.4	3.8	100
2021	212	60.9	3.4	100
2022	201	58.5	3.4	100
2023	206	61.0	3.3	100
2024	185	31.5	5.8	100

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 Mountainburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,326 (12.1%)	$9,626 (87.9%)	$10,952

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountainburg High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 295 High schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Mountainburg High School)	47.8	53.7	5.9%
9th Grade English (Mountainburg School District)	47.8	53.7	5.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Mountainburg High School)	25	27.8	2.8%
9th Grade Math (Mountainburg School District)	25	27.8	2.8%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Mountainburg High School)	36.4	29.7	6.7%
9th Grade Science (Mountainburg School District)	36.4	29.7	6.7%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Mountainburg High School)	25	40.8	15.8%
9th Grade Reading (Mountainburg School District)	25	40.8	15.8%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Mountainburg High School)	56.9	54.5	2.4%
10th Grade English (Mountainburg School District)	56.9	54.5	2.4%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Mountainburg High School)	19	11.4	7.6%
10th Grade Math (Mountainburg School District)	19	11.4	7.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Mountainburg High School)	34.4	27.3	7.1%
10th Grade Science (Mountainburg School District)	34.4	27.3	7.1%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mountainburg High School)	27.6	34.1	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Mountainburg School District)	27.6	34.1	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mountainburg High School)	7.3	4.7	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mountainburg School District)	7.3	4.7	2.6%
11th Grade English (Mountainburg High School)	51.2	32.6	18.6%
11th Grade English (Mountainburg School District)	51.2	32.6	18.6%
11th Grade Reading (Mountainburg High School)	29.3	27.9	1.4%
11th Grade Reading (Mountainburg School District)	29.3	27.9	1.4%
11th Grade Science (Mountainburg High School)	24.4	14	10.4%
11th Grade Science (Mountainburg School District)	24.4	14	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	206	5.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	203	188	7.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Mountainburg High School

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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 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	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
Mountainburg High School	Public	9-12	129 Hwy 71 SW	Mountainburg	72946	Crawford County	Mountainburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 369-2146	185	32	5.8	100.0%	168 (90.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	40	187^th of 305 public high schools	38.7%		52.9	139^th of 295 public high schools	52.9%	48		27.0	29.1	28.3		27.0	32.7	30.5				0.0	0.0	9.1	8.1	100.0		10.2			23.3	10.0			20.0	$10,952	$1,326	$9,626
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 E Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	978	103	9.5	45.0%	815 (83.3%)	14 (1.4%)	50 (5.1%)	11 (1.1%)	22 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.7%)	73.8	46^th of 305 public high schools	84.9%		78.5	41^st of 295 public high schools	86.1%	5		35.7	39.5	37.7		36.1	40.0	38.1				31.9	31.6	74.4	14.3	2.7	0.0	21.7				45.2	50.0	0.0	45.1	$10,496	$1,051	$9,444
Mulberry High School	Public	9-12	203 W 5th St	Mulberry	72947	Crawford County	Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-1363	117	22	5.4	100.0%	108 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	50.4	140^th of 305 public high schools	54.1%		42.5	179^th of 295 public high schools	39.3%	39		25.8	35.5	30.6		25.8	35.5	30.6				12.9	12.5		6.7			6.7				38.7			38.7	$12,880	$1,674	$11,206
Cedarville High School	Public	9-12	9530 Pirates Point	Cedarville	72932	Crawford County	Cedarville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-7021	243	25	9.5	98.8%	209 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.2%)	45.5	164^th of 305 public high schools	46.2%		38.6	194^th of 295 public high schools	34.2%	30		32.3	20.3	26.1		32.3	21.9	26.9				29.5	26.9	100.0	5.3		0.0	6.7				25.3	0.0	66.7	26.9	$13,026	$689	$12,337
Van Buren High School	Public	10-12	2001 Pointer Trail	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6821	1,228	121	10.1	50.5%	775 (63.1%)	28 (2.3%)	279 (22.7%)	38 (3.1%)	25 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	78 (6.4%)	61.5	100^th of 305 public high schools	67.2%		58.8	109^th of 295 public high schools	63.1%	9			37.4	37.4			36.9	36.9							4.8	11.1	0.0	5.0				36.9	33.3	80.0	37.4	$10,557	$846	$9,710
Ozark Junior/Senior High School	Public	8-12	1631 Hillbilly Dr	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4116	675	62	10.8	45.0%	610 (90.4%)	5 (0.7%)	27 (4.0%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (3.0%)	54.7	121^st of 305 public high schools	60.3%		69.3	64^th of 295 public high schools	78.3%	57	32.8	34.3	32.2	33.1	31.0	35.9	30.1	32.3	24.0	24.0	50.0	7.9	15.9	58.6	11.6	0.0		20.5	26.8	26.8		32.4			32.4	$9,109	$473	$8,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainburg High School

What district is Mountainburg High School in?

Mountainburg School District

Is Mountainburg High School a good school?

Mountainburg High School ranks 187^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountainburg High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Mountainburg High School.

What schools feed into Mountainburg High School?

Mountainburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountainburg Elementary School
Middle : Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

What is the racial makeup of Mountainburg High School?

Students at Mountainburg High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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