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Mcgehee High School

1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654

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Tel: (870) 222-3600

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Mcgehee High School serves 536 students in grades 7-12.

Mcgehee High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcgehee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Mcgehee High School's student population of 536 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

536 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Mcgehee High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mcgehee High School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#821 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mcgehee High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

17%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcgehee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcgehee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mcgehee High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

47%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mcgehee High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

44%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mcgehee High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Graduation Rate

85-89%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Mcgehee High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcgehee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcgehee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mcgehee School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcgehee High School's ranking?

Mcgehee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Mcgehee High School often compared to?

Mcgehee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dermott High School, Lakeside High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mcgehee High School?

The graduation rate of Mcgehee High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Mcgehee High School?

536 students attend Mcgehee High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Mcgehee High School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgehee High School?

Mcgehee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mcgehee High School offer ?

Mcgehee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mcgehee High School part of?

Mcgehee High School is part of Mcgehee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education