Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Mc Cook Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mc Cook Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mc Cook Senior High School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mc Cook Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mc Cook Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mc Cook Senior High School's ranking?
Mc Cook Senior High School is ranked #85 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mc Cook Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mc Cook Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mc Cook Senior High School?
453 students attend Mc Cook Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mc Cook Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Cook Senior High School?
Mc Cook Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Cook Senior High School offer ?
Mc Cook Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mc Cook Senior High School part of?
Mc Cook Senior High School is part of MC Cook Public Schools School District.
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