Serving 397 students in grades 7-12, Mclain Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclain Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mclain Community High School's student population of 397 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mclain Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclain Community High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
56%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclain Community High School's ranking?
Mclain Community High School is ranked #1528 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mclain Community High School often compared to?
Mclain Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam School, Mountview Youth Service Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclain Community High School?
The graduation rate of Mclain Community High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mclain Community High School?
397 students attend Mclain Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mclain Community High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclain Community High School?
Mclain Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mclain Community High School offer ?
Mclain Community High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mclain Community High School part of?
Mclain Community High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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