MENA HIGH SCHOOL

700 S MORROW ST
MENA, AR 71953

www.menaschools.org

498 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mena High School, located at 700 S. Morrow St. in Mena, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mena Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The school offers a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, emphasizing core subjects alongside opportunities for student growth.

Beyond academics, Mena High School places a strong focus on fostering school spirit and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. As part of a smaller school district, it prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are encouraged to participate in the "Bearcat" community. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding schedules, district policies, and upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.menaschools.org.

498

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	14

White
427 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.8 %)
American Indian
14 (2.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)394-1144
Website:	http://www.menaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 111