McLain High School for Science and Technology is a high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was named after 20th Century US Army Lieutenant General Raymond S. McLain. McLain Magnet High School is one of eleven high schools in Tulsa Public Schools.
Serving 726 students in grades 9-12, Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mclain High School For Science And Technical's student population of 726 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Black, Maroon, Silver
School Rankings
Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclain High School For Science And Technical is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
47%
8%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)45-49%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclain High School For Science And Technical's ranking?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mclain High School For Science And Technical often compared to?
Mclain High School For Science And Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
The graduation rate of Mclain High School For Science And Technical is 45-49%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
726 students attend Mclain High School For Science And Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mclain High School For Science And Technical students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclain High School For Science And Technical?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mclain High School For Science And Technical offer ?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclain High School For Science And Technical part of?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Mclain High School For Science And Technical located?
Mclain High School For Science And Technical is located in the Northridge neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in Northridge.
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