D
Needs Improvement
36/100

McLain Community High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 13600 WEST 2ND PLACE, Lakewood, CO 80228
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Colorado
Graduation
D
27% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
408
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 6th percentile, math 1st percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%2/10027% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−30 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate27% (−50 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%3%reading -54 pts, math -45 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -27 pts, math -12 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 13600 WEST 2ND PLACE
City Lakewood
ZIP Code 80228
District 0804800
NCES School ID 080480006163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80228

Understanding the community around McLain Community High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $108,319
Per Capita Income $62,417
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $574,900
Median Rent $1,759
Owner-Occupied 68.8%
Renter-Occupied 31.2%
View full data for ZIP 80228 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McLain Community High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.8%
Female 40.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.7%
Hispanic/Latino 40.2%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 408
Teachers (FTE) 32.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McLain Community High School?
McLain Community High School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McLain Community High School?
McLain Community High School has 408 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does McLain Community High School serve?
McLain Community High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does McLain Community High School receive per student?
McLain Community High School receives $16,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McLain Community High School in 80228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$645,115
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,854
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
31.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026