McDonald County High School

McDonald County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Mustang Dr,  Anderson, MO
McDonald County R-I School District
3.8
3.5
1,119 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Julie A Holloway
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
800
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
800
Math
390
Verbal
420
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
47.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
61.8%
Hispanic
22.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.4%
Native American
3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri Southern State University 153 Students
Missouri State University 140 Students
Crowder College 128 Students
University of Arkansas 97 Students
University of Missouri 54 Students
University of Central Missouri 34 Students
Pittsburg State University 34 Students
Drury University 34 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 33 Students
College of the Ozarks 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Biology 40 Students
Business 37 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Education 17 Students
Radiologic Technician 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Veterinary Sciences 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 195 Reviews
1.0 Alum
8/9/2025
Definitely not the best option. Classes you aren't made to attend. Never been at a school where skipping class was done in the HS office. Also so many wierd classes you wouldn't see anywhere else. They have a janitors class. Where students are janitors. Then a class that goes to the river and collects rocks. It is a odd place. Doors are left unlocked at all times by training rooms. Had a really bad bullying issue where a teacher was choked by a student. Student wasn't punished. Adminstation is very poor. Buses on a regular basis get kids to school after school starts. Counseling Is really good. Well not by the actual counselors not sure what they do? Watch TV and gossip. Not sure why they have a TV. haha But room 303 is great fir counseling. Drug class is great as well if you have drug problems they take you to there parks abd give you food to try to get you to stop. I WOULD RECOMMEND OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS
4.0
7/23/2025
As a graduate student in this school I can confidently state that the teachers will do everything that they can to do prepare students for adulthood.
1.0 Junior
7/7/2025
Poor school. Adminstation issues. Favortism on everything. Athletics are just politics. Some coaches aren't even coaches they are uncertified mechanics. security at the school Is awful doors are left unlocked and if the administration makes rules they only stick to them for a few weeks. Central administration is not helpful at all. I feel sorry for the teachers the administration doesn't support them unless they are related to board members
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3.5 10 Reviews
5.0 other
11/7/2021
MCHS is a great school. As an alum, I am proud of how much progress has been made throughout the district. It is a great place to raise a family.
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1.0 student
10/25/2015
Mcdonald County High School focuses more on athletics more than academics. ROTC, SkillsUSA, FFA, FCCLA, and other organizations aren't recognized in the newspapers, social media, or school announcements as much as the athletes. Plus the principal needs to set aside his parent role and remind his kid...
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5.0 student
10/13/2014
I am a student currently attending MCHS and I would like to say that McDonald County has done an amazing job improving test score and now out ranks all the schools in south west Missouri. They are constantly adding new AP classes and developing new ways to make students more college ready. Not to me...
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1.0 other
8/31/2014
Staff is REALLY lazy! The drama teacher spends her time texting her aide. There's chew all over the ag building, auto cad etc. the teacher's see their own students doing it and don't mind. Every time I walk in the counselor's office they act like if I'm not there while they talk about the game last...
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McDonald County High School

McDonald County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Anderson, MO and is served by the McDonald County R-I School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,119 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. McDonald County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 800 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Anderson Middle School, Pineville Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Anderson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McDonald County High School.

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