Mena High School

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Mena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 Dallas Ave,  Mena, AR
Mena School District
3.8
4.0
503 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shane Torix
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
560
Verbal
490
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
17.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.3%
Science
29.9%
English
59.2%
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
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
83.4%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
2.4%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<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 125 Students
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain 97 Students
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 92 Students
University of Central Arkansas 79 Students
Arkansas Tech University 72 Students
Arkansas State University 54 Students
Southern Arkansas University 50 Students
Henderson State University 46 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 38 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Accounting 13 Students
Education 11 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 120 Reviews
1.0 Senior
11/14/2024
I study abroad this year in Arkansas. My high school was not my choice but being in Mena is the last place a student would like to be in, the level is low, the administration is bad and a lack of money to take care of the education.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2021
Good teacher to student ratio. Invested in the students, their education and contribution to society.
3.0 Alum
10/19/2019
Mena High School is one of the good schools in Mena, Arkansas. All of the students are kind and help each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 other
8/28/2013
I like that everyone is generally nice and friendly and the school has pep, but the education should be improved.
5.0 teacher
7/26/2007

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Mena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mena, AR, in the Mena neighborhood, and is served by the Mena School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 503 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Mena 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $195,437. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center, Acorn 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 Mena High School.

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