McPherson High School

McPherson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 E 1st St,  Mcpherson, KS
McPherson Unified School District
3.5
5.0
692 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
38.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.3%
State Average
33.2%
Science
36%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
150:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
76.3%
Hispanic
15.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS For Athletes in Kansas
Source: Niche

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.
Kansas State University 132 Students
Wichita State University 104 Students
The University of Kansas 88 Students
Emporia State University 74 Students
Hutchinson Community College 66 Students
Fort Hays State University 61 Students
McPherson College 38 Students
Bethany College - Kansas 30 Students
University of Oklahoma 28 Students
Washburn University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Biology 20 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Education 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Engineering 12 Students
Cosmetology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 149 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/22/2025
I've been there all 4 years and I've been in many activities and I have stood a 4.0 GPA while here. I enjoy this school
3.0 Senior
11/16/2023
My overall experience with my high school is just in the middle. It's not bad, but it's not great. Over these past two years, we have trued to pass a bond to get our school to get updated facilities and a better learning environment, but it has failed 3 times. The school needs fixing, but the teachers are dedicated to giving us the most beneficial information they can with the resources they have available.
2.0 Alum
9/28/2023
There is very little support for the arts at this school. They are not supporting the teachers so they are losing the best teachers they have. Many of the students I talk to say that they wish that there was more community support for their school. The teachers who are there are very supportive of the students, but it is hard when the school is falling apart and the community does not seem to think this is an important problem to fix.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
4/2/2024
Throughout my time in the McPherson School District, I was able to thrive and develop all of the skills needed to be successful in college, relationships, and my early professional career. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering attending. USD 418 has some of the most amazing coache...

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McPherson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mcpherson, KS, in the Mcpherson neighborhood, and is served by the McPherson Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 692 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. McPherson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $202,406. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elyria Christian School, Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School, Central Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Mcpherson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McPherson High School.

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