Serving 102 students in grades 7-12, Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mackay Jr/sr High School's student population of 102 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
God Bless the United States of America and God Bless Mackay Idaho! Go Big Red!
School Rankings
Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mackay Jr/sr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mackay Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Mackay Jr/sr High School is ranked #464 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mackay Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Mackay Jr/sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mackay Jr/sr High School?
102 students attend Mackay Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mackay Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackay Jr/sr High School?
Mackay Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackay Jr/sr High School offer ?
Mackay Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mackay Jr/sr High School part of?
Mackay Jr/sr High School is part of Mackay Joint School District.
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