Serving 349 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 18% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (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 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Mclain Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclain Community High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
18%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1725 out of 1,748 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 Youth Services Center, Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center 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 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclain Community High School?
The graduation rate of Mclain Community High School is 18%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mclain Community High School?
349 students attend Mclain Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mclain Community High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclain Community High School part of?
Mclain Community High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mclain Community High School located?
Mclain Community High School is located in the Union Square neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 10 other public schools located in Union Square.
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