Mount Ida High School

338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 212 students in grades 7-12, Mount Ida High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Ida High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Mount Ida High School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
This chart displays total students of Mount Ida High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Mount Ida High School
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Mount Ida High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Ida High School by grade.

School Rankings

Mount Ida High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Ida High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#533 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mount Ida High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mount Ida High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mount Ida High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
90%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Ida High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Ida High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mount Ida High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Ida High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Ida High School's ranking?
Mount Ida High School is ranked #533 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Ida High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Ida High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mount Ida High School?
212 students attend Mount Ida High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mount Ida High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Ida High School?
Mount Ida High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Ida High School offer ?
Mount Ida High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Ida High School part of?
Mount Ida High School is part of Mount Ida School District.

School Reviews

5   5/3/2011
This school strives to encourage students to do better than their best. It prepares the students for college. I highly reccommend this school.
- Posted by Parent - a_nic
5   11/12/2006
Mount Ida High School is very stong in the academic department. All students rate very well on end of level testing. A lot of classes are offered to suit the needs of a child to graduate. All awards are chosen fairly. The facilities are very up to date and working. The parents are very involved with everything the students are doing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kayla

Review Mount Ida High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links