McKinley High School

2,047 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canton McKinley High School, located at 2323 17th St NW in Canton, Ohio, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Canton City School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the high school is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic programs, particularly the McKinley Bulldogs football team. The school plays a central role in the city's identity, frequently drawing national attention for its long-standing and intense rivalry with Massillon Washington High School, a matchup that is widely considered one of the most significant traditions in high school sports.

Beyond its athletic reputation, McKinley High School provides a comprehensive academic environment focused on preparing students for life after graduation. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, student government, and various academic clubs, aimed at fostering a well-rounded student experience. As a prominent fixture in Canton, McKinley continues to emphasize its motto of excellence, striving to uphold a legacy that balances its rich historical significance with modern educational standards for the diverse student body it serves.

2,047

Total Students

137.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	313
Black	809
Asian	4
Two or More	286
American Indian	7

Black
809 (39.5%)
White
628 (30.7%)
Hispanic
313 (15.3%)
Two or More
286 (14.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canton City
Phone:	(330)438-2712
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 554

Grade 10 577

Grade 11 544

Grade 12 372