McKinley High School

530 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McKinley High School, located at 616 Dragon Dr in Niles, Ohio, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Niles City School District. Known locally as the home of the "Red Dragons," the school is a focal point of the community, fostering a spirit of tradition and athletic pride. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that aim to develop both the intellectual and personal growth of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, McKinley High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student life. By hosting a variety of sports programs, clubs, and service organizations, the school provides students with numerous opportunities to explore their interests and build leadership skills. As a cornerstone of Niles, the institution remains dedicated to maintaining an environment that promotes academic achievement while encouraging students to take an active role in their school culture and the wider community.

530

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	31
Black	30
Asian	2
Two or More	45

White
422 (79.6%)
Two or More
45 (8.5%)
Hispanic
31 (5.8%)
Black
30 (5.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Niles City
Phone:	(330)652-9968
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 9 159

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 99

Grade 12 121