MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
37 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
37
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
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White35 (94.6 %)
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Hispanic2 (5.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (308)587-2262 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 37 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
9
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
4
Grade 12
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 9 |
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 9 |
| Grade 11 | 4 |
| Grade 12 | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 43.2% |
| Male | 21 | 56.8% |