At a glance
Reported students
1,523
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
127.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
552.5
Mountain Home Career Academies: 1,523 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,593
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Mountain Home Career Academies
Mountain Home Career Academies is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Mountain Home. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mountain Home School District. NCES reports 1,523 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountain Home Career Academies
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 127.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.8%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mountain Home School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
High · Grades 06–12
52 reported students
Hackler Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
837 reported students
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
559 reported students
Pinkston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
546 reported students
Mountain Home Kindergarten
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
300 reported students
Public schools near Mountain Home Career Academies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackler Intermediate School Elementary · Mountain Home School District | 03–05 | 837 | 0.3 mi |
| Guy Berry College and Career Academy High · Charter · Mountain Home School District | 06–12 | 52 | 0.7 mi |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Career Center High · Asu - Mountain Home Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Pinkston Middle School Middle · Mountain Home School District | 06–07 | 546 | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Home Kindergarten Elementary · Mountain Home School District | PK–KG | 300 | 1.2 mi |
| Cotter High School High · Cotter School District | 07–12 | 324 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Home Career Academies
What grades does Mountain Home Career Academies serve?
Mountain Home Career Academies reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mountain Home School District.
How many students attend Mountain Home Career Academies?
Mountain Home Career Academies reported 1,523 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,593 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain Home Career Academies?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 1,523 students and 127.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mountain Home Career Academies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain Home Career Academies is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mountain Home Career Academies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mountain Home Career Academies in?
Mountain Home Career Academies is part of Mountain Home School District, based in Mountain Home, AR, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountain Home Career Academies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hackler Intermediate School (0.3 mi), Guy Berry College and Career Academy (0.7 mi), Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Career Center (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.