MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL

1902 E ASH ST
MCGEHEE, AR 71654

www.mcgeheeschools.org

320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

320

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	27
Black	157
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
157 (49.1 %)
White
124 (38.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (8.4 %)
Two or More
11 (3.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)222-3600
Website:	http://www.mcgeheeschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 86

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 68