- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OR
Mckay High School
Federal NCES profile for Mckay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082001296
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckay High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 2,380
- students enrolled
Mckay High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckay High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mckay High School held near 2,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.1 → 100.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 411082001296 · Salem, OR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,380 enr · 22.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Salem High School (2,195 students)
Mckay High School held near 2,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.1 → 100.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mckay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- West Salem Hig
West Salem High School
1,606 students
What this shows Mckay High School reports 2,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckay High School compares
Mckay High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,380
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Oregon - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 14.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Mckay High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Salem
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Salem High School
Standard public school
2,195 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salem High School
Standard public school
2,107 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Sprague High School
Standard public school
1,712 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
West Salem High School
Standard public school
1,606 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Alternative education program
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mckay High School
How many students attend Mckay High School?
Mckay High School has 2,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 2,311 (2022-23) → 2,299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckay High School is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckay High School?
The largest demographic group at Mckay High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckay High School?
Mckay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckay High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckay High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Mckay High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates South Salem High School (2,195 students), North Salem High School (2,107 students), and Mcnary High School (1,995 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.