McCracken County High School

6601 US HWY 60
Paducah, KY 42001

1,999 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McCracken County High School, located in Paducah, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the students of McCracken County. As the result of a 2013 consolidation of three former county high schools—Heath, Lone Oak, and Reidland—the school operates as a unified entity designed to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for its student body. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and diverse extracurricular activities that cater to a broad range of student interests.

Beyond its academic curriculum, McCracken County High School is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs, performing arts departments, and technical education initiatives. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit, often bridging the history of its predecessor schools to create a new, singular identity for the current generation of Mustangs. By emphasizing both rigorous classroom preparation and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, military service, or the professional workforce.

1,999

Total Students

106.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCracken County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,667
Hispanic	114
Black	95
Asian	32
Two or More	85
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,667 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
114 (5.7 %)
Black
95 (4.8 %)
Two or More
85 (4.3 %)
Asian
32 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	McCracken County
Phone:	(270)538-4000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	773
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 9 546

Grade 10 504

Grade 11 495

Grade 12 446

Ungraded 8