MENA HIGH SCHOOL

1200 DALLAS AVE
MENA, AR 71953

www.menaschools.org

503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mena High School, located at 700 S. Morrow St. in Mena, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mena Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The school offers a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, emphasizing core subjects alongside opportunities for student growth.

Beyond academics, Mena High School places a strong focus on fostering school spirit and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. As part of a smaller school district, it prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are encouraged to participate in the "Bearcat" community. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding schedules, district policies, and upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.menaschools.org.

503

Total Students

75.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	16
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
432 (85.9%)
Hispanic
30 (6.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.2%)
American Indian
11 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)394-1144
Website:	http://www.menaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 9 135

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 121