Summary:
McLean County, Kentucky has only one high school, McLean County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 100th out of 276 Kentucky high schools in 2022-2023 to 171st out of 254 in 2024-2025. While the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas performing above the state average, others are below.
McLean County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.5%, slightly above the state average, and a dropout rate of 1.1%, which is lower than the state average. However, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, higher than the state average. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 50.62%. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is $16,608, higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 13.6, lower than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that McLean County has room for improvement in its high school performance, particularly in addressing the declining statewide ranking, mixed academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rate. Targeted strategies to support economically disadvantaged students and improve attendance could be crucial for enhancing the school's overall academic outcomes.
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