Serving 104 students in grades 7-12, Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mackay Jr/sr High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
God Bless the United States of America and God Bless Mackay Idaho! Go Big Red!
School Rankings
Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mackay Jr/sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mackay Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Mackay Jr/sr High School is ranked #464 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mackay Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Mackay Jr/sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mackay Jr/sr High School?
104 students attend Mackay Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mackay Jr/sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mackay Jr/sr High School?
Mackay Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackay Jr/sr High School offer ?
Mackay Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mackay Jr/sr High School part of?
Mackay Jr/sr High School is part of Mackay Joint School District.
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