ACORN HIGH SCHOOL

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MENA, AR with about 256 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, ACORN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in Mena, Arkansas, serving as a core component of the Ouachita River School District. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the needs of students in the surrounding Polk County community. As part of a smaller school district, Acorn High emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students can engage in both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, often benefiting from the personalized attention that smaller class sizes provide.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or workforce development. By utilizing the resources of the Ouachita River School District, Acorn High integrates state-standard curricula with local community values, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens. For those looking for more specific details regarding athletics, district policies, or calendar events, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and community updates.

For more information, contact ACORN HIGH SCHOOL at (479) 394-5544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

143 POLK 96
MENA, AR 71953
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ACORN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MENA, AR with about 256 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
21.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 256 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACORN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.