MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MOUNT IDA, AR with about 222 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 20 teachers, MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in the small rural community of Mount Ida, Arkansas. As part of the Mount Ida School District, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local area, offering a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career paths. The school maintains a close-knit environment, typical of small-town Arkansas districts, where faculty and staff are often able to provide more individualized attention to their student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric through its extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. The school's mission emphasizes fostering student growth, character development, and academic achievement within a supportive rural setting. For further information regarding enrollment, faculty directories, or specific district policies, the school maintains an official presence through its website at [www.mountidaschools.com](http://www.mountidaschools.com).

For more information, contact MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 867-4517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

338 WHITTINGTON ST
MOUNT IDA, AR 71957
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MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNT IDA, AR with about 222 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
222
Teachers:
20.06
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 school
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 222 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
41.9%
Male
58.1%

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.