McKay High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Oregon 97305 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
#157 of 215 high schools in Oregon
#12958 of 16,910 nationally
About McKay High School
McKay High School is a public high located in Salem, in the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 157th of 215 ranked high schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,380.
There are 55 schools in Salem; McKay High School ranks 28th of 54 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McKay High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKay High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Swegle Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students · 846 m away
Willamette Career Academy
Salem · Public high · Grades 11–12
0 students · 1.3 km away
Scott Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 1.4 km away
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 1.5 km away
Waldo Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
997 students · 1.6 km away
Washington Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students · 1.7 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 1.9 km away
Auburn Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students · 2.4 km away
Lamb Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 2.6 km away
Hallman Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
Reynolds High School
Troutdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,385 students
Westview High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,423 students
McMinnville High School
McMinnville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
South Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,195 students
Grant High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
North Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKay High School a good school?
McKay High School has a Success Index (US) of 31.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #157 of 215 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McKay High School rank in Oregon?
McKay High School ranks #157 of 215 high schools in Oregon and #12958 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKay High School?
McKay High School had 2,380 students in 2025.
Is McKay High School a elementary school or a high school?
McKay High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McKay High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKay High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.