McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Canton City School District and has two campuses: Downtown Campus and the main campus, which is known as McKinley Senior High School.
Serving 2,130 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mckinley High School's student population of 2,130 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Mckinley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2962 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
40%
17%
White
32%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley High School's ranking?
Mckinley High School is ranked #2962 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mckinley High School often compared to?
Mckinley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School, Perry High School, Glenoak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley High School is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mckinley High School?
2,130 students attend Mckinley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mckinley High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley High School offer ?
Mckinley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley High School part of?
Mckinley High School is part of Canton City School District.
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