McLain Community High School
Lakewood, CO · High School · Grades 7-12
Performance Overview
About This School
McLain Community High School is a high school located in Lakewood, Colorado. The school serves 395 students in grades 7-12.
With a DataScore of 65/100 (B), McLain Community High School performs above average compared to schools in Colorado. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
McLain Community High School has a DataScore of 65/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
McLain Community High School has 395 students enrolled in grades 7-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
Yes, McLain Community High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +37, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
McLain Community High School is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Lakewood, Colorado. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.