- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calhoun, KY
Mclean County High School
Federal NCES profile for Mclean County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210402001026
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclean County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclean County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, KY.
School address
District: Mclean County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210402001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mclean County High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210402001026 · Calhoun, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.7:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclean County Middle School (321 students)
Mclean County High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mclean County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mclean County High School
427 students
- Mclean County
Mclean County Middle School
321 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
290 students
- Livermore Elem
Livermore Elementary School
232 students
- Marie Gatton P 115
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
115 students
- Mclean County 2
Mclean County Alternative Center
2 students
What this shows Mclean County High School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclean County High School compares
Mclean County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Mclean County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mclean County reports $14,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclean County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livermore Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclean County Alternative Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mclean County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar high schools in Calhoun
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclean County High School
How many students attend Mclean County High School?
Mclean County High School has 427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calhoun, KY. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclean County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclean County High School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclean County High School?
43.6% of students at Mclean County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclean County High School?
The largest demographic group at Mclean County High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Calhoun, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclean County High School?
Mclean County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mclean County High School rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mclean County?
Besides Mclean County High School, Mclean County also operates Mclean County Middle School (321 students), Calhoun Elementary School (290 students), and Livermore Elementary School (232 students). See the Mclean County district page for the complete list.