McCracken County High School

McCracken County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6601 US 60,  Paducah, KY
McCracken County Public Schools
4.2
5.0
1,989 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Ceglinski
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
47.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
83.4%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
4.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Murray State University 571 Students
University of Kentucky 498 Students
West Kentucky Community & Technical College 265 Students
Western Kentucky University 261 Students
University of Louisville 219 Students
Morehead State University 90 Students
Transylvania University 80 Students
Northern Kentucky University 79 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 78 Students
Vanderbilt University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 111 Students
Business 89 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Biology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Veterinary Sciences 35 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Education 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 112 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/5/2025
Mccracken County Highschool is a big school but a great place to play sports and Mccracken does a great job offering as many opportunities as possible. The facilities and staff are amazing and work with you daily. Also at Mccracken getting involved in clubs or sports is a big recommendation so you're involved in the school culture. The support at Mccracken is amazing as well.
3.0 Senior
10/29/2024
It was ok but i would have liked to see more diversity in the classes offered. I also feel that we could benefit from better food options and higher standards for what can be served.
4.0 Senior
1/17/2024
McCracken has a wonderful academic and sport environment. This school is focuses on the learning and involvement of its students. But I feel this has lead to the negligence of good school food and a cleaner school environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
7/1/2024
Wonderful school! So many opportunities to progress and large enough to push you to excel when moving on to a job or large college after high school.

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McCracken County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Paducah, KY and is served by the McCracken County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 1,989 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. McCracken County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Ky Technical College, McCracken Regional School, McCracken Open Campus, and more. Learn more about what Paducah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McCracken County High School.

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