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McKinley High School

Grades 09–12 · Canton, OH · NCES 390437100253

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2323 17th St NW · Canton, OH 44708

At a glance

Reported students

2,047

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

137

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Ohio high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

325

McKinley High School: 2,047 reported students.

State peer staffing position

41st percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,094
Teachers (FTE)
154.49
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1

What the reported data says about McKinley High School

McKinley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Canton. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Canton City. NCES reports 2,047 students for 2024–25.

Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.5%) and White (30.7%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking McKinley High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 137 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5%
Students with disabilities
18.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10
Nurses (FTE)
4
Psychologists (FTE)
3
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White30.7%
  • Hispanic15.3%
  • Black39.5%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial14%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Canton City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Choices Alternative School

High · Grades 09–12

238 reported students

Crenshaw Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

744 reported students

STEAMM Academy

Middle · Grades 04–08

481 reported students

Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

418 reported students

Harter Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

414 reported students

Cedar Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

364 reported students

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