MOUNTAINBURG HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
129 HIGHWAY 71 SW
MOUNTAINBURG, AR 72946
Charter School 185 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mountainburg High School, located in the small community of Mountainburg, Arkansas, serves as a central pillar of the local school district. As a rural public high school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to foster school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its position within the Mountainburg School District, the high school strives to maintain strong ties between faculty, students, and families, ensuring a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal development within the regional context of Crawford County.
185
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)369-2146
Website: http://www.mountainburg.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 52
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 35
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio