McKay High School

mckay.salkeiz.k12.or.us/

2,380 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McKay High School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a large, diverse secondary institution within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. Serving a vibrant community, the school is known for its focus on inclusivity and providing a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The campus functions as a hub for the local area, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and supporting a student body that represents a broad spectrum of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and various athletics and arts initiatives. Recent facility expansions and renovations have aimed to modernize the learning environment, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for students. With a strong commitment to equity and student achievement, McKay High School strives to empower its learners to reach their academic potential while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for navigating a globalized society.

2,380

Total Students

96.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKay High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	1,751
Black	23
Asian	69
Two or More	61
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	108

Hispanic
1,751 (73.7%)
White
352 (14.8%)
Pacific Islander
108 (4.5%)
Asian
69 (2.9%)
Two or More
61 (2.6%)
Black
23 (1.0%)
American Indian
11 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3080
Website:	http://mckay.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,147
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 9 620

Grade 10 585

Grade 11 623

Grade 12 552