Serving 1,517 students in grades 8-12, Mountain Home Career Academies ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Home Career Academies's student population of 1,517 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Home Career Academies ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Home Career Academies is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
91%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Home Career Academies's ranking?
Mountain Home Career Academies is ranked #434 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mountain Home Career Academies often compared to?
Mountain Home Career Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Norfork High School, Cotter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Home Career Academies?
The graduation rate of Mountain Home Career Academies is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain Home Career Academies?
1,517 students attend Mountain Home Career Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain Home Career Academies students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Home Career Academies?
Mountain Home Career Academies has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Career Academies offer ?
Mountain Home Career Academies offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Home Career Academies part of?
Mountain Home Career Academies is part of Mountain Home School District.
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