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MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

600 W 7TH ST, MC COOK, NE 69001MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
464
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$14,510
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 464 students in grades 09–12 in MC COOK, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,510 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in MC COOK, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 464 students. The district invests $14,510 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

464
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution232 male · 232 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 164 students
Student Composition
88%
8%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317347001222

Academic Outcomes at MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 69001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,510Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,510
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,384
Student Support$2,757
Administration$1,741
Operations$2,176
Other$1,451
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,510 spent per student, an estimated $6,428 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
48%
State government
39.6%
Local (property tax)
47.6%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRed Willow County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)345-5422
NCES ID: 317347001222
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MC COOK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elem
MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
408 students · PK–03
● 52 opp52% FRL
Mid
MC COOK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
307 students · 06–08
● 52 opp40% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
197 students · 04–05
● 52 opp47% FRL
High
MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
0 students · 07–12
● 52 opp
District School Rankings
Location
600 W 7TH ST, MC COOK, NE 69001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.