McKinley High School

Summary:

McKinley High School is a public high school located in Niles, Ohio, serving 580 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Niles City School District, which is ranked 471 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKinley High School faces several challenges, including a declining four-year graduation rate, which dropped from 92.1% in 2021-2022 to 86.5% in 2023-2024, lower than the state average and some nearby schools like Lordstown High School (86.7%) and Howland High School (97.2%). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 57.8% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Academically, McKinley High School's performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is generally below the state average and the nearby schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry (24.7%) and Algebra I (58.1%) were lower than the state and district averages. However, the school's performance in serving its gifted and talented student population is relatively strong, with the school ranking in the top 30% of Ohio high schools in this category.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 616 Dragon Dr
       Niles, OH  44446-5144


(330) 652-9968

District: Niles City

SchoolDigger Rank:
547th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,372 Help


Feeder schools for McKinley High School:

Elementary:    Niles Intermediate School
    Niles Primary School
Middle:    Niles Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Two or more races:
8.6%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley High School ranks worse than 63.3% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McKinley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (8.6%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley High School is $11,372.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley High School 547th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See McKinley High School in the ranking list.)

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Niles City:

SchoolDigger ranks Niles City 471st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley High School

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Rank History for all students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.85 398th 681 41.6%
2005 37.11 522nd 689 24.2%
2006 41.56 500th 696 28.2%
2007 42.87 571st 756 24.5%
2008 55.09 467th 767 39.1%
2009 57.85 453rd 791 42.7%
2010 48.97 579th 819 29.3%
2011 48.93 597th 818 27.0%
2012 56.47 530th 832 36.3%
2013 50.00 538th 767 29.9%
2014 52.34 505th 769 34.3%
2015 45.78 535th 778 31.2%
2016 40.47 569th 784 27.4%
2017 51.06 387th 773 49.9%
2018 49.71 446th 800 44.3%
2019 44.50 537th 836 35.8%
2021 42.59 496th 819 39.4%
2022 34.03 597th 836 28.6%
2023 39.28 567th 867 34.6%
2024 40.03 547th 864 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.24 138th 208 33.7%
2021 23.26 174th 211 17.5%
2022 20.50 188th 222 15.3%
2023 35.03 168th 239 29.7%
2024 19.86 206th 242 14.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.96 225th 614 63.4%
2024 36.25 353rd 598 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 433rd 758 42.9%
2019 45.16 495th 779 36.5%
2021 43.29 473rd 763 38.0%
2022 37.54 537th 773 30.5%
2023 46.42 474th 805 41.1%
2024 42.99 516th 822 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.55 490th 751 34.8%
2019 46.19 529th 781 32.3%
2021 39.93 514th 775 33.7%
2022 29.37 608th 794 23.4%
2023 35.98 574th 813 29.4%
2024 40.47 536th 798 32.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 374th 550 32.0%
2019 34.93 412th 628 34.4%
2021 30.72 423rd 596 29.0%
2022 21.85 500th 606 17.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.38 511th 538 5.0%
2019 46.57 185th 272 32.0%
2021 43.56 257th 349 26.4%
2022 51.69 191st 312 38.8%
2023 63.05 137th 308 55.5%
2024 68.27 94th 280 66.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.72 467th 763 38.8%
2019 43.41 517th 792 34.7%
2021 42.76 477th 778 38.7%
2022 35.86 569th 808 29.6%
2023 39.87 550th 819 32.8%
2024 39.75 537th 816 34.2%
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Rank History for African American students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 97th 279 65.2%
2019 48.30 156th 303 48.5%
2021 48.86 122nd 284 57.0%
2022 24.38 229th 306 25.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.91 105th 260 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at McKinley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 501st 718 30.2%
2019 37.35 533rd 739 27.9%
2021 40.78 448th 727 38.4%
2022 27.07 595th 749 20.6%
2023 32.20 555th 756 26.6%
2024 34.78 538th 754 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McKinley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1125 12 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 1144
1989 1095 12 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 1117
1990 1045 16 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 1072
1991 997 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1992 939 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1993 962 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1994 925 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 938
1995 939 17 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1996 939 17 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1997 957 21 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1998 1030 19 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1999 958 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 972
2000 962 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 981
2001 951 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2002 863 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2003 863 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2004 827 24 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2005 880 30 2 3 2 n/a n/a 2 919
2006 880 39 7 3 0 n/a n/a 3 932
2007 853 44 3 2 0 n/a n/a 6 908
2008 847 47 4 1 0 n/a n/a 9 908
2009 780 62 6 1 0 n/a n/a 15 864
2010 660 47 8 3 0 n/a n/a 17 735
2011 638 46 9 3 1 0 22 0 719
2012 626 58 10 5 0 0 25 0 724
2013 608 38 6 6 2 0 25 0 685
2014 609 43 5 8 2 0 38 0 705
2015 577 44 4 10 1 0 30 0 666
2016 608 42 3 12 1 0 43 0 709
2017 644 38 3 12 0 0 40 0 737
2018 636 38 2 10 0 0 32 0 718
2019 662 36 1 11 0 0 38 0 748
2020 633 24 3 16 0 0 40 0 716
2021 580 31 3 16 2 1 46 0 679
2022 557 33 4 23 2 1 53 0 673
2023 463 33 3 26 1 0 54 0 580
2024 459 34 1 34 1 0 50 0 579

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKinley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1144 56.0 20.4 0
1989 1117 56.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1072 56.0 19.1 n/a
1991 1011 56.0 18.0 n/a
1992 947 52.0 18.2 9.2
1993 976 51.0 19.1 8.3
1994 938 51.0 18.4 14.3
1995 959 50.0 19.2 8.2
1996 959 50.0 19.2 8.2
1997 982 52.0 18.9 7.9
1998 1054 56.0 18.8 7.5
1999 972 55.0 17.7 9.6
2000 981 55.0 17.8 7.6
2001 968 56.0 17.3 8.2
2002 874 56.0 15.6 11.7
2003 874 56.0 15.6 11.7
2004 856 49.5 17.3 13.9
2005 919 47.4 19.4 17.6
2006 932 46.0 20.3 24.9
2007 908 46.0 19.7 25.8
2008 908 44.0 20.6 n/a
2009 864 43.0 20.1 38.6
2010 735 46.0 15.9 48.5
2011 719 45.0 15.9 54.8
2012 724 42.0 17.2 57.5
2013 685 43.5 15.7 61
2014 705 43.5 16.2 64
2015 666 n/a n/a 64.4
2016 709 38.0 18.6 56
2017 737 40.2 18.3 55.5
2018 718 39.0 18.4 60
2019 748 40.7 18.3 56.4
2020 716 39.7 18.0 60.3
2021 679 38.7 17.5 n/a
2022 673 39.7 16.9 n/a
2023 580 38.7 14.9 56.4
2024 579 37.7 15.3 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKinley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1144 56.0 20.4 0
1989 1117 56.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1072 56.0 19.1 n/a
1991 1011 56.0 18.0 n/a
1992 947 52.0 18.2 9.2
1993 976 51.0 19.1 8.3
1994 938 51.0 18.4 14.3
1995 959 50.0 19.2 8.2
1996 959 50.0 19.2 8.2
1997 982 52.0 18.9 7.9
1998 1054 56.0 18.8 7.5
1999 972 55.0 17.7 9.6
2000 981 55.0 17.8 7.6
2001 968 56.0 17.3 8.2
2002 874 56.0 15.6 11.7
2003 874 56.0 15.6 11.7
2004 856 49.5 17.3 13.9
2005 919 47.4 19.4 17.6
2006 932 46.0 20.3 24.9
2007 908 46.0 19.7 25.8
2008 908 44.0 20.6 n/a
2009 864 43.0 20.1 38.6
2010 735 46.0 15.9 48.5
2011 719 45.0 15.9 54.8
2012 724 42.0 17.2 57.5
2013 685 43.5 15.7 61
2014 705 43.5 16.2 64
2015 666 n/a n/a 64.4
2016 709 38.0 18.6 56
2017 737 40.2 18.3 55.5
2018 718 39.0 18.4 60
2019 748 40.7 18.3 56.4
2020 716 39.7 18.0 60.3
2021 679 38.7 17.5 n/a
2022 673 39.7 16.9 n/a
2023 580 38.7 14.9 56.4
2024 579 37.7 15.3 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,143
2022 $9,709
2023 $11,749
2024 $11,372

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 836 High schoolsRanks 567th of 867 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (McKinley High School)76.766.4
 10.3%
   End of Course American Government (Niles City)76.766.7
 10%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (McKinley High School)7664.7
 11.3%
   End of Course American History (Niles City)7664.2
 11.8%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (McKinley High School)70.855.9
 14.9%
   End of Course Biology (Niles City)70.455.9
 14.5%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (McKinley High School)62.257.1
 5.1%
   End of Course English II (Niles City)62.257.4
 4.8%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (McKinley High School)35.630.1
 5.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Niles City)35.630.1
 5.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (McKinley High School)55.539.2
 16.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Niles City)62.249.3
 12.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748580
 22.5%
African American3633
 8.3%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1126
 136.4%
Pacific Islander00
White662463
 30.1%
Two or More Races3854
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%56.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended McKinley High School.

McKinley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Niles Intermediate School
Elementary : Niles Primary School
Middle : Niles Middle School

Students at McKinley High School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic.

McKinley High School ranks 547th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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