McLean County High School

McLean County
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
427 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McLean County High School, located in Calhoun, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students within the McLean County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and academic growth. The school offers a standard curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Calhoun, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and local spirit. By balancing traditional academic requirements with vocational and technical opportunities, McLean County High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in a changing economy while maintaining the supportive, personal atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.
427
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (89.2%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (5.9%)
  • Black
    8 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: McLean County
Phone: (270)273-5278
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 9 114
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
McLean County Alternative Center
McLean County
2 Students
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327 (1.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th