- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcpherson, KS
Mcpherson High
Federal NCES profile for Mcpherson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200939000999
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcpherson High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcpherson High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mcpherson High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200939000999 · Mcpherson, KS High · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 12.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson Middle School (474 students)
Mcpherson High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mcpherson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcpherson High
658 students
- Mcpherson Midd
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- Washington Ele 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- Eisenhower Ele 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elem 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Mcpherson High reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcpherson High compares
Mcpherson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Mcpherson High is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcpherson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcpherson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcpherson High
How many students attend Mcpherson High?
Mcpherson High has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Mcpherson High?
30.3% of students at Mcpherson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcpherson High?
The largest demographic group at Mcpherson High is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcpherson High?
Mcpherson High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mcpherson High rank among public schools in Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mcpherson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Mcpherson High, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson Middle School (474 students), Roosevelt Elem (269 students), and Washington Elem (256 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.