McPherson High

McPherson
801 E First Street
McPherson, KS 67460
658 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McPherson High School, located at 801 E First Street in McPherson, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the McPherson Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded student experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. By maintaining a focus on community values and student engagement, McPherson High strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their talents and achieve their full potential within the McPherson area.
658
Total Students
54.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    496 (75.4%)
  • Hispanic
    106 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    48 (7.3%)
  • Black
    5 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: McPherson
Phone: (620)241-9500
Website: http://www.mcpherson.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 207
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* 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 9 154
Grade 10 173
Grade 11 163
Grade 12 168
Gender Ratio