Mcpherson High School vs. Smoky Valley High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades 9-12, Mcpherson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Smoky Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
709 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#886 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
184
64
Grade 10 Students
187
62
Grade 11 Students
174
67
Grade 12 Students
164
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
76%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
