Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Mclouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mclouth High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Mclouth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclouth High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- McLouth High School (MHS) is a 3A public high school in McLouth, Kansas, United States. There are generally less than 200 students enrolled at McLouth High at any given time. The MHS building is connected within the MMS and MES buildings. The McLouth mascot is the bulldog.
- Currently, a new separate Mclouth High School will be set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclouth High School's ranking?
Mclouth High School is ranked #1202 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mclouth High School often compared to?
Mclouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Co North High School, Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School, Jefferson West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclouth High School?
The graduation rate of Mclouth High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mclouth High School?
125 students attend Mclouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mclouth High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclouth High School?
Mclouth High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mclouth High School offer ?
Mclouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclouth High School part of?
Mclouth High School is part of Mclouth School District.
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