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Mcnary High School

High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Keizer, OR

A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

595 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303

  • Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$16,770
Chronic Absenteeism56.9%

Students at Mcnary High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mcnary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,070/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keizer), 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

$81,057

Median home value

$396,700

Median rent

$1,361/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chemawa Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.3 mi210Compare →
Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified5.0K–122.4 mi94Compare →
Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.79–123.1 mi198Compare →
West Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.8 mi1,666Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Salem-keizer Sd 24j

Schools in district
65
Rank in district
#20 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

Mcnary High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcnary High School

Mcnary High School is a public high school in Keizer, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 2,058 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #877 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcnary High School

What grades does Mcnary High School serve?

Mcnary High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcnary High School?

Mcnary High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,058 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnary High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcnary High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcnary High School rank in OR?

Mcnary High School ranks #877 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Mcnary High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcnary High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mcnary High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnary High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mcnary High School a charter school?

No, Mcnary High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcnary High School a Title I school?

No, Mcnary High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnary High School?

66.7% of students at Mcnary 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
2,058
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 97303)
40,893
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
36.8
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 · 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.
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 97303; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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