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McKay High School

Salem-Keizer SD 24J · Marion County · 2440 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305.0

(503)399-3080

1/10
#201
Rank 201 out of 203
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #212 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #196 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

McKay High School serves a working-class neighborhood in northeast Salem, where families are deeply rooted in the community and the school reflects that diversity in meaningful ways. Academically, McKay faces real challenges — its English and math scores place it among the lower-performing schools in Oregon — making it a better fit for families who prioritize strong community ties and extracurriculars over test-score rankings. Salem itself is an affordable, centrally located city with easy access to the Willamette Valley, and families who choose McKay often do so out of neighborhood loyalty or specific program offerings rather than academic reputation.

Student Demographics

564 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
420 (74%)
White
79 (14%)
Asian
15 (3%)
Multiple Races
10 (2%)
Other
40 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged269 (48%)
Students with Disabilities86 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,380
Enrollment
96.38
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.91
Administrators (FTE)
28
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

83.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
11.9%
AP Participation
of students
274
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #70 · 73rd percentile

88 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found