MC LAIN HIGH SCHOOL
MC LAIN 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 357 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 24 teachers, MC LAIN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 High School, located at 13600 West 2nd Place in Lakewood, Colorado, is a specialized educational facility within the Jefferson County Public School district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, McLain serves as an alternative educational setting designed to provide flexible pathways for students who may not thrive in a conventional classroom environment. The school is known for its smaller, supportive atmosphere, which allows for more individualized attention and a focus on meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.
The school prioritizes credit recovery and personalized learning plans, often catering to students who need to accelerate their graduation timeline or who require a non-traditional schedule. By offering a blend of rigorous academics and targeted support services, McLain High School aims to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. The school community emphasizes resilience and student success, fostering an inclusive environment that helps participants overcome barriers to their education.
For more information, contact MC LAIN HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-7460 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) 982-7460
MC LAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LAKEWOOD, CO with about 357 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:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 24.78
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 357 students
- White
- 65.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- 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.