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Mclain Community High School

13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
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Bottom 50%
Serving 395 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 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 23% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mclain Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mclain Community High School's student population of 395 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mclain Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclain Community High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mclain Community High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mclain Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mclain Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mclain Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mclain Community High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mclain Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Mclain Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
23%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mclain Community High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mclain Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclain Community High School's ranking?
Mclain Community High School is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 23%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mclain Community High School?
395 students attend Mclain Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mclain Community High School students are White, 40% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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