Excellent
#365 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Mcbain High School
High School · Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Mc Bain, MI
A Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 EAST MAPLE ST, Mc Bain, MI 49657
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mcbain High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mcbain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,896
Median home value
$181,700
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcbain High School is listed in McBain Rural Agricultural Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcbain High School
Mcbain High School is a public high school in Mc Bain, MI, part of Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcbain High School
What grades does Mcbain High School serve?
Mcbain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcbain High School?
Mcbain High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcbain High School rank in MI?
Mcbain High School ranks #365 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mcbain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcbain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcbain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcbain High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mcbain High School a charter school?
No, Mcbain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcbain High School a Title I school?
No, Mcbain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcbain High School?
47.9% of students at Mcbain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Missaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (231) 825-2412
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49657)
- 3,875
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49657; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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