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Mckinley High School
High School · Canton City · Canton, OH
A Canton City high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2323 17th St NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2021)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mckinley High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 19% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mckinley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,159
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy Secondary - CantonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Choices Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 11–12 | 1.6 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Stark High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canton City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley High School is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley High School
Mckinley High School is a public high school in Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 2,130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,212 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley High School
What grades does Mckinley High School serve?
Mckinley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley High School rank in OH?
Mckinley High School ranks #3,212 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mckinley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mckinley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mckinley High School a charter school?
No, Mckinley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley High School a Title I school?
No, Mckinley High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (330) 438-2712
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44708)
- 24,761
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44708; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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