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.
37
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic2
  • White
    35 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 75
Grade 89
Grade 96
Grade 109
Grade 114
Grade 124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MC PHERSON COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1643.2%
Male2156.8%