MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
338 WHITTINGTON ST
MOUNT IDA, AR 71957
212 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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).
212
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (89.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: MOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)867-4517
Website: http://www.mountidaschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 7 38
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 38
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CADDO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
CADDO HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter School 252 Students
2268 HWY 8 E
NORMAN, AR 71960 (9.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th