Serving 1,518 students in grades 8-12, Mtn Home High Career Academics 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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
Mtn Home High Career Academics's student population of 1,518 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mtn Home High Career Academics 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 Mtn Home High Career Academics is 0.21, 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.
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%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mtn Home High Career Academics's ranking?
Mtn Home High Career Academics is ranked #434 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mtn Home High Career Academics often compared to?
Mtn Home High Career Academicsis 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 Mtn Home High Career Academics?
The graduation rate of Mtn Home High Career Academics is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mtn Home High Career Academics?
1,518 students attend Mtn Home High Career Academics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mtn Home High Career Academics students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Mtn Home High Career Academics?
Mtn Home High Career Academics has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mtn Home High Career Academics offer ?
Mtn Home High Career Academics offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mtn Home High Career Academics part of?
Mtn Home High Career Academics is part of Mountain Home School District.
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