MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS school district, located in TRYON, NE with about 41 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

McPherson County Secondary School, located in Tryon, Nebraska, serves as the central educational hub for the McPherson County Schools district. Situated in a rural, sparsely populated region of the Nebraska Sandhills, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing junior and senior high school education to students living across the vast, expansive landscape of the county. Due to the district's small size, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, where students benefit from personalized attention, small class sizes, and a close-knit school culture that fosters strong relationships between faculty and pupils.

As a pillar of the Tryon community, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while often utilizing its unique rural setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. Because the student population is limited, the school prioritizes community involvement and extracurricular participation, ensuring that students have access to a variety of sports and activities despite the geographic isolation. McPherson County Secondary School reflects the values of its surrounding agricultural community, focusing on academic diligence, school spirit, and preparing its students for success in both higher education and regional workforce opportunities.

For more information, contact MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL at (308) 587-2262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 HWY 92
TRYON, NE 69167-0038
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MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public school in TRYON, NE with about 41 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
41
Teachers:
6.97
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 41 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%

Female
61.0%
Male
39.0%

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.