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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Mackay Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 1,031.3 square miles around Mackay, ID. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 25.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 40.2 miles.
- 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%
Hispanic
7%
21%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.1%
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 81.1%.
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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