Mc Cook Senior High School in Mc Cook, NE

At a glance

Reported students

448

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.82

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Nebraska high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

305

Mc Cook Senior High School: 448 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 462
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about Mc Cook Senior High School

Mc Cook Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mc Cook. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mc Cook Public Schools. NCES reports 448 students for 2024–25.

Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Nebraska median of 9.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Mc Cook Senior High School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 29%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.33
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.1%
Hispanic8.5%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mc Cook Alternative Education

High · Grades 07–12

0 reported students

Mc Cook Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

411 reported students

Mc Cook Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

305 reported students

Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

181 reported students

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Public schools near Mc Cook Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Mc Cook Alternative Education High · Mc Cook Public Schools	07–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Mc Cook Junior High School Middle · Mc Cook Public Schools	06–08	305	0.1 mi
Central Elementary School Elementary · Mc Cook Public Schools	04–05	181	0.4 mi
Step School High · Educational Service Unit 15	07–12	0	0.6 mi
Mc Cook Elementary School Elementary · Mc Cook Public Schools	PK–03	411	0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Senior High School

What grades does Mc Cook Senior High School serve?

Mc Cook Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mc Cook Public Schools.

How many students attend Mc Cook Senior High School?

Mc Cook Senior High School reported 448 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 448 students and 31.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 9.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mc Cook Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mc Cook Senior High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mc Cook Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mc Cook Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mc Cook Senior High School in?

Mc Cook Senior High School is part of Mc Cook Public Schools, based in Mc Cook, NE, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mc Cook Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mc Cook Alternative Education (under 0.1 mi), Mc Cook Junior High School (0.1 mi), Central Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.