ACORN HIGH SCHOOL

143 POLK ROAD 96
MENA, AR 71953

www.ouachitariversd.org

281 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Acorn High School is a public secondary school located in Mena, Arkansas, serving as a core component of the Ouachita River School District. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the needs of students in the surrounding Polk County community. As part of a smaller school district, Acorn High emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students can engage in both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, often benefiting from the personalized attention that smaller class sizes provide.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or workforce development. By utilizing the resources of the Ouachita River School District, Acorn High integrates state-standard curricula with local community values, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens. For those looking for more specific details regarding athletics, district policies, or calendar events, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and community updates.

281

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	11
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	8

White
257 (91.5%)
Hispanic
11 (3.9%)
American Indian
8 (2.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)394-5544
Website:	http://www.ouachitariversd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 44