Enrollment
1,995
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Keizer, OR
Mcnary High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnary High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082000817
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnary High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnary High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnary High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnary High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnary High School
Mcnary High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Keizer, Oregon, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Oregon schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Mcnary 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 Mcnary High School compares
Mcnary High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 73% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mcnary High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Mcnary High School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Mcnary High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnary High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnary High School
How many students attend Mcnary High School?
Mcnary High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keizer, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnary High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnary High School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnary High School?
91.6% of students at Mcnary High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnary High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnary High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnary High School?
Mcnary High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnary High School rank among public schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnary High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Keizer, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Keizer on the city page.
Is Mcnary High School a good school?
Mcnary High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Mcnary High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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