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Mckay High School
High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2440 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mckay High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 25 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckay 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$64,581
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchet Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Livingstone Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Roberts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #57 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckay High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckay High School
Mckay High School is a public high school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 2,299 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Mckay High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckay High School
What grades does Mckay High School serve?
Mckay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mckay High School?
Mckay High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckay High School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckay High School rank in OR?
Mckay High School ranks #1,206 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mckay High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Mckay High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckay High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mckay High School a charter school?
No, Mckay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckay High School a Title I school?
No, Mckay High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckay High School?
67.8% of students at Mckay High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.6%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97305)
- 45,044
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97305; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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