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#386 of 967 schools in NE

Top 40% in state

Mc Cook Senior High School

High School · Mc Cook Public Schools · Mc Cook, NE

A high school in Mc Cook, NE where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 W 7TH ST, Mc Cook, NE 69001

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,820
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Mc Cook Senior High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mc Cook Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low123/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,089

Median home value

$147,300

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mc Cook Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mc Cook Senior High School is listed in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mc Cook Senior High School

Mc Cook Senior High School is a public high school in Mc Cook, NE, part of Mc Cook Public Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mc Cook Senior High School

What grades does Mc Cook Senior High School serve?

Mc Cook Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mc Cook Senior High School?

Mc Cook Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mc Cook Senior High School rank in NE?

Mc Cook Senior High School ranks #386 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Mc Cook Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mc Cook Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mc Cook Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mc Cook Senior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mc Cook Senior High School a charter school?

No, Mc Cook Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mc Cook Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Mc Cook Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mc Cook Senior High School?

33.1% of students at Mc Cook Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Red Willow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 69001)
9,059
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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