MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL
MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MCGEHEE, AR with about 497 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL, located in McGehee, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the McGehee School District. Situated at 1902 E Ash St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the region. The district emphasizes a supportive learning culture aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school’s official website, http://www.mcgeheeschools.org, serves as a central hub for students, parents, and community members to access vital information, including school calendars, academic resources, athletic schedules, and district policies. Through its various programs, MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL strives to balance rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities, fostering both the intellectual and personal growth of its student body within the small-town atmosphere of Desha County.
For more information, contact MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 222-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCGEHEE, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
http://www.mcgeheeschools.org
MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCGEHEE, AR with about 497 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 54.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 497 students
- White
- 50.3%
- Black or African American
- 44.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.