What grades does McPherson High serve?

McPherson High is a High school serving students in McPherson, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is McPherson High located?

McPherson High is located at McPherson, KS in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McPherson High?

McPherson High has a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What schools are in McPherson, KS?

McPherson, KS is served by the local school district. McPherson High is one of the High schools in the area.

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McPherson High — School Calendar 2026-27

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McPherson, KS 67460

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

No School -- Collaboration DayEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

No School--Flexible Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Parent Teacher Conferences (per building)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

No School--Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

No School - Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Dec

Fri

End of First SemesterEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

692

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Town

District

McPherson

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.8%

Phone

(620)241-9500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

24.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

10 courses offered

121 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

28 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

163 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

146 test takers

Athletics

23 sports, 46 teams

630 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1

Near average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

775

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

51.35

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.69999999

Social Workers

0.34

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,861

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,497

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,569

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 45%Local 44%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$218,419

+3.5% 1yr+28.8% 5yr

McPherson, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.0%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

7.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

457

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

392

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

57%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

152 (39%)

Other Health Impairment

50 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

41 (10%)

Autism

36 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

8 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

5 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

658

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

No School -- Collaboration Day

Event

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

No School--Flexible Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences (per building)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in McPherson. McPherson High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School--Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	No School -- Collaboration DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School--Flexible Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences (per building)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School--Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	No School - Professional Development DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of First SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School--Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Flexible Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School--Collaboration DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School--Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	No School--Flexible Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (per building)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School--Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School -- Collaboration DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Last Day for Pre-KindergartenDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	No School--All Schools DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	MHS GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Last Day of School -- 12:30 dismissalDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	No School-- 1/2 Flexible Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—