Enrollment
427
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210402001026
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mclean County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mclean County High School
Mclean County High School is a mid-sized high school in Calhoun, Kentucky, enrolling 427 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Calhoun's high schools, it stands alongside Mclean County Alternative Center (2 students): Mclean County High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Mclean County also operates Mclean County Middle School (321 students) and Calhoun Elementary School (290 students) alongside Mclean County 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 Mclean County High School compares
Mclean County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 89.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County, which includes Mclean County High School.
$13,246
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 57.9%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Calhoun on the city page.
Is Mclean County High School a good school?
Mclean County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 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.
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