McLain High School for Science and Technology is a high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was named after 20th Century US Army Lieutenant General Raymond S. McLain. McLain Magnet High School is one of eleven high schools in Tulsa Public Schools.
Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCLAIN HS FOR SCIENCE AND TECH serves the northern part of Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 28.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mclain High School For Science And Technical's student population of 731 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclain High School For Science And Technical is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon, Silver
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclain High School For Science And Technical's ranking?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mclain High School For Science And Technical often compared to?
Mclain High School For Science And Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
The graduation rate of Mclain High School For Science And Technical is 40-44%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
731 students attend Mclain High School For Science And Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mclain High School For Science And Technical students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mclain High School For Science And Technical offer ?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclain High School For Science And Technical part of?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Mclain High School For Science And Technical located?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in Northridge.
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