Mcgehee High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Mcgehee High School
McGehee High School is an accredited public high school located in McGehee, Arkansas. It is part of the McGehee School District and serves students in grades 9-12. McGehee High School is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school offers a variety of courses, including core academic classes, electives, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Additionally, the school provides numerous extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and organizations. McGehee High School also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and career guidance. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of society. McGehee High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and achieve their goals.
Address:
1902 E Ash St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654Phone:
(870) 222-3600
Site:
Grades:
7 – 12
Enrollment:
536 students
Overview Mcgehee High School
Mcgehee High School serves 536 students in grades 7-12.
Mcgehee High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Mcgehee High School
Mcgehee High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mcgehee High School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
