Enrollment
448
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Cook, NE
Mc Cook Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Cook Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317347001222
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Cook Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mc Cook · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mc Cook Senior High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE.
School address
District: Mc Cook Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317347001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mc Cook Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mc Cook Senior High School
Mc Cook Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Mc Cook, Nebraska, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mc Cook Public Schools spends $13,777 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students) and Mc Cook Junior High School (305 students) alongside Mc Cook Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mc Cook Senior High School compares
Mc Cook Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Mc Cook Senior High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mc Cook Public Schools, which includes Mc Cook Senior High School.
$13,777
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mc Cook Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Cook Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Cook Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Senior High School
How many students attend Mc Cook Senior High School?
Mc Cook Senior High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mc Cook Senior High School?
28.4% of students at Mc Cook Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mc Cook Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Cook Senior High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Cook Senior High School?
Mc Cook Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mc Cook Senior High School rank among public schools in Mc Cook?
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mc Cook on the city page.
Is Mc Cook Senior High School a good school?
Mc Cook Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mc Cook Public Schools?
Besides Mc Cook Senior High School, Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Elementary School (411 students), Mc Cook Junior High School (305 students), and Central Elementary School (181 students). See the Mc Cook Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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