MACCRAY High School is a public high school located in Clara City, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the MACCRAY school district, a consolidation between Maynard, Clara City, and Raymond to create one unified school district. MACCRAY High School was the first school in Minnesota to go to a four-day school week.
Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Maccray Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M.A.C.C.R.A.Y. Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clara City, MN, covering approximately 317.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maccray Secondary's student population of 402 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maccray Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maccray Secondary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1217 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maccray Secondary's ranking?
Maccray Secondary is ranked #1217 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maccray Secondary?
The graduation rate of Maccray Secondary is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maccray Secondary?
402 students attend Maccray Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Maccray Secondary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maccray Secondary?
Maccray Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maccray Secondary offer ?
Maccray Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maccray Secondary part of?
Maccray Secondary is part of Maccray School District.
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