Ben C Rain High School

3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605

589 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ben C. Rain High School, located on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Mobile County Public School System. The school serves a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing both academic development and extracurricular engagement. As a cornerstone of the region, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

In addition to its core academic programs, Ben C. Rain High School is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic tradition, particularly its football program, which has historically been a point of pride for the surrounding area. The school strives to foster an environment of growth and mentorship, utilizing a variety of resources and community partnerships to support student success. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering insights into campus events, administrative updates, and the various pathways available to its students as they navigate their high school years.

589

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben C Rain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	38
Black	519
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Black
519 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.5 %)
White
26 (4.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-3233
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 182

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 113