Mc Lain Community High School serves 97 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11-19%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Mc Lain Community High School?
The graduation rate of Mc Lain Community High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mc Lain Community High School?
97 students attend Mc Lain Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mc Lain Community High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Lain Community High School?
Mc Lain Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mc Lain Community High School offer ?
Mc Lain Community High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mc Lain Community High School part of?
Mc Lain Community High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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