MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in LAKEWOOD, CO with about 97 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
McLain Community High School, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is an alternative school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco) district. It is designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. The school provides a flexible and supportive atmosphere that focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and personalized pathways to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to instruction, McLain aims to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, McLain emphasizes student engagement and post-secondary readiness. The school typically provides a range of programs that include vocational training, concurrent enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized support services for students balancing outside responsibilities. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining high expectations in a non-traditional setting, the school focuses on empowering students to overcome barriers, earn their diplomas, and prepare for successful futures in the workforce or higher education.
For more information, contact MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-7462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1204
(303) 982-7462
MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LAKEWOOD, CO with about 97 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 97
- Teachers:
- 6.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 97 students
- White
- 56.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.1%
- Female
- 38.1%
- Male
- 61.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.