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Mc Cook Senior High School

Summary:

Mc Cook Senior High School is a public high school serving 464 students in grades 9-12 in Mc Cook, Nebraska, part of the Mc Cook Public Schools district. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in Nebraska and outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, while serving a relatively affluent student population compared to nearby schools.

Mc Cook Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27% to 35% over the past three years, compared to the 56% rate at Southwest Junior/Senior High School. Additionally, Mc Cook Senior High School spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby school, suggesting a more resource-rich learning environment.

While Mc Cook Senior High School has a predominantly white student population, similar to the nearby Southwest Junior/Senior High School, the school's consistent academic performance and access to resources indicate a stable and effective educational environment. These factors, combined with the school's ranking within the top 100 high schools in Nebraska, make Mc Cook Senior High School an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality public education in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 W 7th St
       Mc Cook, NE  69001-3078

(308) 345-5422

District: Mc Cook Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,663 Help


Feeder schools for Mc Cook Senior High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Mc Cook Elementary School
Middle:    Mc Cook Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mc Cook Senior High School ranks better than 60% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mc Cook Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mc Cook Senior High School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mc Cook Senior High School is $15,663.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mc Cook Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cook Senior High School 86th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Mc Cook Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mc Cook Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cook Public Schools 46th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mc Cook Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mc Cook Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.08 203rd 249 18.5%
2007 39.82 186th 247 24.7%
2008 61.69 96th 252 61.9%
2009 45.98 155th 251 38.2%
2010 38.07 194th 249 22.1%
2011 44.14 159th 252 36.9%
2012 46.90 147th 245 40.0%
2013 60.88 93rd 247 62.3%
2014 69.84 73rd 247 70.4%
2015 61.57 82nd 242 66.1%
2016 65.67 84th 246 65.9%
2017 58.36 92nd 219 58.0%
2018 64.47 76th 219 65.3%
2019 54.56 99th 217 54.4%
2021 74.93 46th 209 78.0%
2022 71.69 47th 202 76.7%
2023 60.20 86th 215 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mc Cook Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.60 21st 79 73.4%
2019 37.21 50th 82 39.0%
2021 80.39 10th 83 88.0%
2022 72.47 14th 74 81.1%
2023 85.45 13th 89 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mc Cook Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 68th 144 52.8%
2019 55.95 65th 142 54.2%
2021 68.46 40th 138 71.0%
2022 65.76 39th 132 70.5%
2023 56.36 61st 136 55.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mc Cook Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.63 35th 138 74.6%
2019 51.22 68th 140 51.4%
2021 72.13 31st 130 76.2%
2022 66.84 39th 135 71.1%
2023 58.24 57th 135 57.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mc Cook Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 70th 205 65.9%
2019 55.25 88th 207 57.5%
2021 69.99 51st 200 74.5%
2022 65.06 63rd 196 67.9%
2023 53.50 93rd 206 54.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mc Cook Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 1 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1989 344 1 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 363 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 351 1 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 365 0 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 360 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 380 1 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 400 1 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 400 1 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 395 0 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 405 1 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 415 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 426
2000 409 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 380 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 348 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 348 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 457 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 488 2 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 479 3 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2007 504 4 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 510 4 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 459 5 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 453 4 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 429 6 0 30 8 0 0 0 473
2012 438 4 1 38 0 0 0 0 481
2013 437 3 1 35 0 0 0 0 476
2014 441 3 3 38 3 0 0 0 488
2015 433 3 0 45 2 0 1 0 484
2016 440 1 0 34 2 0 0 0 477
2017 431 1 1 35 2 0 2 0 472
2018 442 1 2 28 1 0 2 0 476
2019 441 3 2 21 2 0 2 0 471
2020 459 3 2 26 1 0 4 0 495
2021 449 4 2 24 2 0 4 0 485
2022 412 5 0 30 1 0 5 0 453
2023 410 7 0 36 2 0 9 0 464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mc Cook Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 26.8 13.9 15.8
1989 361 25.5 14.1 16.9
1990 375 25.9 14.4 15.7
1991 364 27.1 13.4 14.6
1992 376 26.6 14.1 15.2
1993 372 26.6 14.0 15.9
1994 394 28.7 13.7 18
1995 416 29.9 13.9 8.2
1996 416 29.9 13.9 8.2
1997 415 27.2 15.3 7
1998 420 27.7 15.2 7.6
1999 426 28.9 14.7 19.8
2000 420 30.2 13.9 16.4
2001 390 29.1 13.4 25.6
2002 353 25.9 13.6 24.6
2003 353 25.9 13.6 24.6
2004 471 32.8 14.4 28.5
2005 514 33.8 15.2 26.1
2006 502 33.7 14.9 16.9
2007 520 33.4 15.6 31.9
2008 534 31.9 16.7 19.5
2009 493 33.6 14.7 19.7
2010 483 33.5 14.3 21.9
2011 473 31.2 15.1 25.8
2012 481 29.4 16.3 30.6
2013 476 30.3 15.7 31.3
2014 488 29.3 16.6 32.6
2015 484 32.0 15.1 37
2016 477 33.0 14.4 34.6
2017 472 31.8 14.8 29.7
2018 476 31.1 15.2 32.1
2019 471 31.0 15.1 33.8
2020 495 31.0 15.9 32.7
2021 485 31.0 15.5 34
2022 453 31.1 14.5 27.4
2023 464 31.0 14.9 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mc Cook Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 26.8 13.9 15.8
1989 361 25.5 14.1 16.9
1990 375 25.9 14.4 15.7
1991 364 27.1 13.4 14.6
1992 376 26.6 14.1 15.2
1993 372 26.6 14.0 15.9
1994 394 28.7 13.7 18
1995 416 29.9 13.9 8.2
1996 416 29.9 13.9 8.2
1997 415 27.2 15.3 7
1998 420 27.7 15.2 7.6
1999 426 28.9 14.7 19.8
2000 420 30.2 13.9 16.4
2001 390 29.1 13.4 25.6
2002 353 25.9 13.6 24.6
2003 353 25.9 13.6 24.6
2004 471 32.8 14.4 28.5
2005 514 33.8 15.2 26.1
2006 502 33.7 14.9 16.9
2007 520 33.4 15.6 31.9
2008 534 31.9 16.7 19.5
2009 493 33.6 14.7 19.7
2010 483 33.5 14.3 21.9
2011 473 31.2 15.1 25.8
2012 481 29.4 16.3 30.6
2013 476 30.3 15.7 31.3
2014 488 29.3 16.6 32.6
2015 484 32.0 15.1 37
2016 477 33.0 14.4 34.6
2017 472 31.8 14.8 29.7
2018 476 31.1 15.2 32.1
2019 471 31.0 15.1 33.8
2020 495 31.0 15.9 32.7
2021 485 31.0 15.5 34
2022 453 31.1 14.5 27.4
2023 464 31.0 14.9 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mc Cook Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $261 (2.1%) $10,989 (86.5%) $12,709
2020 $303 (2.4%) $10,644 (84.9%) $12,537
2021 $469 (3.2%) $12,567 (85.7%) $14,668
2022 $470 (2.9%) $13,711 (84.5%) $16,218
2023 $511 (3.3%) $13,143 (83.9%) $15,663

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mc Cook Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 217 High schoolsRanks 86th of 215 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Senior High School)53.647.6
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)53.647.6
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Senior High School)28.631.1
 2.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)28.631.1
 2.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Mc Cook Senior High School)29.530.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Mc Cook Public Schools)29.530.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students471464
 1.5%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian22
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2136
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White441410
 7%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%35.3%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mc Cook Senior High School

Mc Cook Senior High School ranks 86th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mc Cook Senior High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Mc Cook Senior High School.

Mc Cook Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Mc Cook Elementary School
Middle : Mc Cook Junior High School


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