Mclain Community High School vs. Gilliam School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mclain Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gilliam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclain Community High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclain Community High School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gilliam School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gilliam School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mclain Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gilliam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mclain Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gilliam School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mclain Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in CO)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclain Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclain Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in CO)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mclain Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Mclain Community High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Mclain Community High School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Gilliam School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Gilliam School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mclain Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gilliam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Mclain Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Gilliam School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mclain Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gilliam School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
(10-11 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mclain Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
School Overview
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades 7-12, Mclain Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Gilliam School serves 23 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
5-12
Total Students
408 students
23 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
78% | 22%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
2:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
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Graduation Rate
18%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
8
4
Grade 10 Students
48
9
Grade 11 Students
91
3
Grade 12 Students
261
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
40%
39%
% Black
1%
44%
% White
53%
9%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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