McLain Community High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

395 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

395

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLain Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	157
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
210 (53.2 %)
Hispanic
157 (39.7 %)
Two or More
18 (4.6 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-7460
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 5

Grade 10 51

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 243