- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Mckinley Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000397
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Senior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Senior High School ranks #5 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Mckinley Senior High School shrank from 920 students in 2022-23 to 827 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 220054000397 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.9:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Mckinley Senior High School shrank from 920 students in 2022-23 to 827 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school
Mckinley Senior High School
669 students
What this shows Mckinley Senior High School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Senior High School compares
Mckinley Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.9%
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
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Mckinley Senior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Tara High School
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Senior High School
How many students attend Mckinley Senior High School?
Mckinley Senior High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Senior High School is 14.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% 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 Senior High School?
64.6% of students at Mckinley Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Senior High School is African American at 77.4% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Senior High School?
Mckinley Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Senior High School ranks #5 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Mckinley Senior High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.