Niles McKinley High School is a four-year public high school in Niles, Ohio, United States. As of the 2017-2018 school year, the school had an enrollment of 748 students and 40.77 classroom teachers Notable alumni include Bo Rein and James D. Johnston, one of the inventors of the MP3 music format.
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley High School's student population of 579 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Mascot
Red Dragons
School Rankings
Mckinley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2122 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley High School's ranking?
Mckinley High School is ranked #2122 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mckinley High School often compared to?
Mckinley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mckinley High School?
579 students attend Mckinley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mckinley High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley High School offer ?
Mckinley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley High School part of?
Mckinley High School is part of Niles City School District.
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