Enrollment
530
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390444901412
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 33
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley High School
Mckinley High School is a mid-sized high school in Niles, Ohio, enrolling 530 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 530 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Niles City also operates Niles Primary School (455 students) and Niles Intermediate School (452 students) alongside Mckinley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckinley High School compares
Mckinley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles City, which includes Mckinley High School.
$12,927
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mckinley High School a good school?
Mckinley High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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