Mountainburg High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Mountainburg High School
Mountainburg High School is a public high school located in Mountainburg, Arkansas. It is part of the Mountainburg School District, which serves the towns of Mountainburg, Mulberry, and Chester. The school has a long history of academic excellence and a strong tradition of athletics. Mountainburg High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of courses, from traditional core classes to electives in the arts and sciences.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from all walks of life. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.
Mountainburg High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and it is dedicated to creating a positive school climate that encourages respect and understanding.
At Mountainburg High School, we strive to create an atmosphere of learning and growth that will prepare our students for success in college and beyond. We are proud to be a part of the Mountainburg community and look forward to continuing to serve our students and families for many years to come.
Address:
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946Phone:
(479) 369-2146
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
212 students
Overview Mountainburg High School
Mountainburg High School serves 212 students in grades 9-12.
Mountainburg High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Mountainburg High School
Mountainburg High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mountainburg High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.