- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mena, AR
Mena High School
Federal NCES profile for Mena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050975000713
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mena High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mena High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mena High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Mena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050975000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mena High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 70.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 050975000713 · Mena, AR High · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 8.2:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly Harshman Elem. School (438 students)
Mena High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 70.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mena High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mena High School
503 students
- Holly Harshman
Holly Harshman Elem. School
438 students
- Mena Middle Sc
Mena Middle School
393 students
- Louise Durham
Louise Durham Elem. School
357 students
- Polk County Vi 12
Polk County Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Mena High School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mena High School compares
Mena High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Mena High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mena School District reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mena High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Harshman Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Durham Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk County Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mena High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 89/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mena High School
How many students attend Mena High School?
Mena High School has 503 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mena High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mena High School?
40.2% of students at Mena High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mena High School?
The largest demographic group at Mena High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mena High School?
Mena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mena High School rank among public schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mena High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mena, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mena on the city page.
What other schools are in Mena School District?
Besides Mena High School, Mena School District also operates Holly Harshman Elem. School (438 students), Mena Middle School (393 students), and Louise Durham Elem. School (357 students). See the Mena School District district page for the complete list.