At a glance
Reported students
2,380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 267 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
McKay High School: 2,380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
24.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 2,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.4:1
What the reported data says about McKay High School
McKay High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Salem. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Salem-Keizer SD 24J. NCES reports 2,380 students for 2024–25.
Among 267 high schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 342 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the Oregon median of 18.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (73.6%) and White (14.8%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking McKay High School
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.16
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.14
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.8%
- Hispanic73.6%
- Black1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.5%
- Multiracial2.6%
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
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Salem High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,195 reported students
North Salem High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,107 reported students
McNary High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,995 reported students
Sprague High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,712 reported students
West Salem High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,606 reported students
Roberts High School
High · Grades 07–12
515 reported students