MCLEAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

McLean County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the McLean County school district, located in Calhoun, KY with about 479 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 31 teachers, McLean County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

McLean County High School, located in Calhoun, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students within the McLean County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and academic growth. The school offers a standard curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Calhoun, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and local spirit. By balancing traditional academic requirements with vocational and technical opportunities, McLean County High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in a changing economy while maintaining the supportive, personal atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.

For more information, contact McLean County High School at (270) 273-5278 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.