McBain Rural Agricultural School is a K-12 public school in McBain, Michigan. It is within the McBain Rural Agricultural School District. In 2015 the school posted a job advertisement for a superintendent stating that the applicant must have "a strong Christian background and philosophy".
Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Mcbain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcbain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mcbain High School's student population of 309 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Mcbain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcbain High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcbain High School's ranking?
Mcbain High School is ranked #583 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mcbain High School often compared to?
Mcbain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcbain High School?
The graduation rate of Mcbain High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mcbain High School?
309 students attend Mcbain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mcbain High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcbain High School?
Mcbain High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcbain High School offer ?
Mcbain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcbain High School part of?
Mcbain High School is part of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools School District.
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