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McPherson High School

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • McPherson, KS
  • 124 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      C
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    McPherson High School is a public school located in McPherson, KS. It has 723 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 17% of students are at least proficient in math and 12% in reading.
    Address
    801 E First Street
    McPherson, KS 67460
    Telephone
    (620) 241-9500
    Website
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    12%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    17%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1190
    8 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    112 responses
    AP Enrollment
    27%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $53,503
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $740
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $133,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
    Report
    • Pep Rallies for homecoming games.
      26%
    • Winning tradition
      23%
    • May Fete
      16%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Pep rallies
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • None
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    723
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    34%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $38,019
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.9%
    55%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.22 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.22 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.22 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,431/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.23 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.23 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.23 responses
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    I was very excited to go to McPherson High School! I had made it into a varsity sport as a freshman, I was in the color guard, and was able to join many clubs. The classes were very accommodating to what we were wanting to do with our futures! We have amazing science courses, business classes and accounting classes, and offer auto classes and welding classes for those who wish to do hands on work. Our sports have grown and our school stays united through teamwork and tradition. At every game you go to you hear all of our students and alumni singing our fight song, and as you leave you remember that once you’re a bullpup you’re always a bullpup. “Hail McPherson High School!”
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    McPherson is very proud of the things they accomplish, but the day-to-day learning needs some improvement. Most of the seniors barely have classwork and are just floating by on their way out. Consistently throughout all grades, students are known to cheat on everything-- making A's but not learning anything while they're there. However, it is a great environment to be involved in programs that will help a student thrive and move on to the next stage of life.
    McPherson High School is a decent place to send your kids to school. Like every school, there are good teachers and bad ones. They focus a lot on college readiness and sports. Clubs and activities are very involved around the community. I would like to see the school to become more diverse. It is a good size school - not too big and not too small. They recently just got a school resource officer, so it is making safety a higher priority. Overall, it is a pretty good place to go to school.