Ben C Rain High School

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Ben C Rain High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

3125 Dauphin Island Pky, Mobile, AL

Bayview Neighborhood

Mobile County Schools

4.0

4.5

578 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Marlon Alfonzo Firle

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Average SAT Score
850

Average ACT Score
18

Math Proficiency
4%

Reading Proficiency
8%

Average GPA
3.38

Graduation Rate
82%

C-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

B+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.38	Reading Proficiency 8%
Math Proficiency 4%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average SAT 850 Math 370 Verbal 480	Average ACT 18 Math 18 English 18 Reading 19 Science 19
Number of AP Courses 2	AP Pass Rate 0%
AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Very Low
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

298:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.5%	Female 46.5%
Black 88.9%	Hispanic 5.3%
White 3.1%	Two or more races 2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of South Alabama 136 Students

Alabama A&M University 110 Students

Alabama State University 102 Students

The University of Alabama 90 Students

University of Alabama - Birmingham 84 Students

Auburn University 75 Students

Tuskegee University 70 Students

University of Mobile 70 Students

Troy University 67 Students

Spring Hill College 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 51 Students

Business 23 Students

Biology 16 Students

Computer Science 14 Students

Mechanical Engineering 14 Students

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students

Accounting 10 Students

Aerospace Engineering 9 Students

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

5/29/2024

Ben c rain high school is a great school. Many may think otherwise because of the location, but I've had an amazing time while attending. While attending rain I've gotten opportunities to meet new people, communicate wit different colleges, and participate in airbus and get offered a job right after I graduated. Sending your kid to ben c rain high school would be one of the best decisions you could ever make.

5.0 Senior

5/1/2024

My time at Ben C rain has been a wonderful experience. They put the student first to make sure they will be successful. Every teacher tries their best to educate students with information that will help them throughout life.

4.0 Senior

1/13/2024

It is a very fun and loving environment. Teachers are friendly and helpful. Music department is among the best in the county. Sports are great and on the way up. Also has one of the best Jrotc battalions in the state

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4.0 parent

4/3/2014

Ben C. Rain High School as a parent of the school I have to say I have been very pleased with the leadership and teaching staff of B.C. Rain. Mr. Firle has worked to turn this school around in a positive way. Before he became the principal I would not allows my students to attend this school. After...

5.0 teacher

4/2/2014

I'm a teacher at B.C. Rain. Our principal, Mr. Firle, has drastically raised the graduation rate within a matter of very few years. He enforces all policies and procedures. Because the student is relatively smaller compared to other area high schools, teachers are able to focus more on students' aca...

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Average Home Value

$134,141

Median Lot Size

14,810 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$59,038

% of College Grads

12.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,384 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

39.2%

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2.5 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft

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1,463 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft

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Pillans Middle School

10th to 12th
Public

Trimmier Park

McNally Park

Boating
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field

Arlington Park

Boating
Fishing
Parking Lot

Newhouse Park & Recreation Center

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails

Doyle Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground

Dog River Park

Boating
Dog Park
Lake

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Alabama Mobile County Mobile 36605 Bayview

Ben C Rain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mobile, AL and is served by the Mobile County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Ben C Rain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 850 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $134,141. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pillans Middle School, Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary School, Maryvale Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mobile has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben C Rain High School.

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