- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Niles, OH
Mckinley High School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390444901412
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Niles, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mckinley High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390444901412 · Niles, OH High · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.9:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles Primary School (455 students)
Mckinley High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mckinley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckinley High School
530 students
- Niles Primary
Niles Primary School
455 students
- Niles Intermed
Niles Intermediate School
452 students
- Niles Middle S
Niles Middle School
440 students
What this shows Mckinley High School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley High School compares
Mckinley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Mckinley High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Niles City reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niles Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niles Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley High School
How many students attend Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has 530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niles, OH. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley High School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley High School?
49.0% of students at Mckinley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley High School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley High School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Niles, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley High School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Niles, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles City?
Besides Mckinley High School, Niles City also operates Niles Primary School (455 students), Niles Intermediate School (452 students), and Niles Middle School (440 students). See the Niles City district page for the complete list.