Acorn High School

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Acorn High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
143 Polk Road 96,  Mena, AR
Ouachita River School District
4.2
5.0
281 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannon Lyle
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B+
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
530
Verbal
460
Average ACT
23
Math
20
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.8%
Science
45.6%
English
74%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
91.1%
Hispanic
4.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
2.1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 35 Students
University of Arkansas 32 Students
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain 29 Students
University of Central Arkansas 27 Students
Arkansas Tech University 22 Students
Arkansas State University 14 Students
Southern Arkansas University 13 Students
Henderson State University 11 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 10 Students
College of the Ozarks 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 5 Students
English 4 Students
Radiologic Technician 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students
Biology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 19 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/9/2024
My overall experience with Acorn High School has been and always will be a 10 out of 10, great experience. The school is great to anyone and everyone in and associated with it. Whether it's Parent involvement or teacher learning experiences. It's all wonderful.
5.0 Senior
10/18/2022
Acorn is a small school that cares for each student and strives to give them the best future. Acorn has multiple resources and prepares you for whatever career field you choose.
5.0 Niche User
2/17/2017
Acorn really gave you the chance to connect with anything. My principal was married to the band/choir director and they became my second family. Acorn did amazing things for me, and gave me amazing opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
8/22/2014
After attending Mena high school for almost 12 years I transferred to Ouachita river school district my junior year. I immediately loved it. The staff was more personal, the disciplinary methods were extraordinarily better than Mena School District. I felt like the personal level that I connected wi...

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Acorn High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Mena, AR, in the Mena neighborhood, and is served by the Ouachita River School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Acorn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $195,355. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center, Mena High School, Polk County Virtual Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Acorn High School.

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