Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Mcgehee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Mcgehee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Mcgehee High School's student population of 320 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Mcgehee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgehee High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
49%
19%
White
39%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Mcgehee High School is ranked #943 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mcgehee High School often compared to?
Mcgehee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dermott High School, Lakeside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgehee High School?
The graduation rate of Mcgehee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mcgehee High School?
320 students attend Mcgehee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mcgehee High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgehee High School?
Mcgehee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcgehee High School offer ?
Mcgehee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgehee High School part of?
Mcgehee High School is part of Mcgehee School District.
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