Mineral Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, United States that serves grades 7 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Howard County and the only high school managed by the Mineral Springs Saratoga School District.
Serving 195 students in grades 7-12, Mineral Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mineral Springs High School's student population of 195 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Mineral Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral Springs High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
73%
19%
White
13%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral Springs High School's ranking?
Mineral Springs High School is ranked #913 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mineral Springs High School often compared to?
Mineral Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dierks High School, Nashville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineral Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Mineral Springs High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mineral Springs High School?
195 students attend Mineral Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mineral Springs High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral Springs High School?
Mineral Springs High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mineral Springs High School offer ?
Mineral Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mineral Springs High School part of?
Mineral Springs High School is part of Mineral Springs School District.
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