B. C. Rain High School

Ben C. Rain High School
Location
Map
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, Alabama 36605

United States
Coordinates30°36′27″N 88°04′25″W / 30.6076°N 88.0737°W / 30.6076; -88.0737
Information
TypePublic
Established1959
School districtMobile County Public School System
SuperintendentChresal D. Threadgill
PrincipalKerensa Williams
Staff40.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Campus size589 (2022–23)[1]
Color(s)Red, Gray
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Websitewww.bcrainhighschool.com

Ben C. Rain High School is a high school located in Mobile, Alabama. In 2022 the school was 89 percent African American, six percent Hispanic, and four percent White. Ninety percent of students were economically disadvantaged and the school's tests scores were well below state and district averages.[2][3]

Velma L. Blackwell was its first African American teacher in 1967.[4]

Red Raiders are the mascot. Its football team competes in 5A.[5] Brent Dearmon coached at the school. Rick Pietri also coached at the school. In 2023, a stadium was built for the school. It is named for teacher, coach, and principal Ben Glover.[6]

  1. ^ a b "Ben C Rain High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ben C Rain High School". U.S. News and World Report.
  3. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ben C Rain High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  4. ^ "Editorial Board". Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2000.
  5. ^ "Demopolis ends B.C. Rain's impressive season with 13-6 Class 5A win". 18 November 2023.
  6. ^ "New on-campus stadium at Mobile's B.C. Rain High named for beloved…".