Enrollment
294
High
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCBAIN RURAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS·NCES 262331006016
McBain High School
107 E MAPLE ST, MC BAIN, MI 49657 · (231) 825-2412 · Missaukee County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL294 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
113 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 76 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 77 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 69 | 23% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within McBain Rural Agricultural Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McBain High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBain High School this school | 294 | 38.4% | N/A |
| Ravenna High School RAVENNA | 317 | 36.9% | N/A |
| OvidElsie High School ELSIE | 372 | 39.0% | N/A |
| Reese High School REESE | 254 | 40.2% | N/A |
| Martin High School MARTIN | 330 | 42.1% | N/A |
| East Jordan MiddleHigh School EAST JORDAN | 322 | 40.4% | 40.9% |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McBain High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 294 | #467 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #160 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.9% | #348 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.4% | #415 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -47.7% | #14 of 436 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
294
-4 (-1%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 358
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 22.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 294 | 17.2 | 17.1:1 | 38% (113) |
| 2023-24 | 309 | 17.5 | 17.7:1 | 48% (148) |
| 2022-23 | 299 | 16.1 | 18.5:1 | 47% (142) |
| 2020-21 | 298 | 13 | 22.9:1 | 34% (101) |
| 2017-18 | 562 | 27.4 | 20.5:1 | 42% (237) |
| 2015-16 | 557 | 24 | 23.2:1 | 41% (229) |
| 2010-11 | 364 | 16 | 22.8:1 | 41% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 354 | 15 | 23.6:1 | 99% (351) |
| 1990-91 | 358 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McBain High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 48% (562 to 294); teachers down 37% (27.4 to 17.2).
About McBain High School
McBain High School is a low-enrollment high school with an address in MC BAIN, Michigan. It enrolls 294 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12. The school is 36% below the average for high schools in Michigan.
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools runs McBain High School along with 2 other schools, enrolling 1,081 students in total.
White students account for 88% of the school's enrollment. It is also 9% Hispanic. Among Missaukee County residents, the White share is about 92%. A diversity index of 21% means there is a 21% chance two randomly chosen students at McBain High School are from different groups.
There are 17.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 17.1:1. The gap from the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan is 4.5 students per teacher. On the income side, 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 56% average for public schools in Missaukee County is 18 points.
Census data for Missaukee County show median household income comes to about $66,194, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The county has 6 public schools and about 2,223 students.
McBain Middle School is the nearest public school to McBain High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of McBain High School, there are 2 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
Federal data show 298 students in 2020-21 and 294 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. Students per teacher dropped from 22.9 in 2020-21 to 17.1 in 2024-25.
The McBain High School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Missaukee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,207
Census ACS
Median income
$66,194
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,223 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
- McBain Elementary SchoolElementary · 520 students
- McBain Middle SchoolMiddle · 267 students
Other schools in MC BAIN
- McBain Elementary SchoolElementary · 520 students
- McBain Middle SchoolMiddle · 267 students
Nearby schools
- McBain Middle School0.0 mi · 267
- McBain Elementary School0.0 mi · 520
- Marion Elementary School6.9 mi · 185
- Marion High School7.5 mi · 192
- Lake City Elementary School9.5 mi · 508
- Franklin Elementary School9.6 mi · 563
Frequently asked questions
About McBain High SchoolHow large is McBain High School?
McBain High School enrolls approximately 294 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does McBain High School serve?
McBain High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at McBain High School?
Approximately 17.1:1 students per teacher at McBain High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at McBain High School?
At McBain High School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Is McBain High School public or private?
McBain High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by McBain Rural Agricultural Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.