Acorn High School
School Overview
Acorn High School is a public school located in Mena, Arkansas. It is a school in Ouachita River School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 256 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 18 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 256 students are attending Acorn High School. By gender, there are 136 and 120 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Acorn High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 38 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 33 | 10 | 23 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 12 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 18 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Acorn High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 18 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 18 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 5.6% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 256 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,752 Households |
| Population | 4,318 |
| Male | 2,171 |
| Female | 2,147 |
| Child Population | 1,098 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,272 Units |
| Average House Value | $90,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $825 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.70% |
| Average Household Income | $34,113 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Acorn High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 19 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 58 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Acorn High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 58 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ouachita River School District
In Ouachita River School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.