McNary High School is a public high school located in Keizer, Oregon, serving 2,081 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's high spending of $17,176 per student, McNary High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 39.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 8% in Mathematics, and 11.9% in Science. The school struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of Oregon high schools for female, male, Hispanic, White, and special education students. Notably, McNary High School ranks 7th out of 8 Oregon high schools for English Language Learners and 66th out of 69 for special education students.
While McNary High School serves a diverse student population, it appears to have a strong program for gifted and talented students, ranking 4th out of 43 Oregon high schools in 2017-2018, though this performance has declined in recent years. Interestingly, nearby schools like Sprague High School, South Salem High School, and West Salem High School outperform McNary High School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve student outcomes at McNary High School.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Students at McNary High School are 46% White, 41% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Not Specified.
McNary High School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Oregon high schools.
McNary High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Clear Lake Elementary SchoolElementary : Cummings Elementary SchoolElementary : Forest Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary : Gubser Elementary SchoolElementary : Keizer Elementary SchoolElementary : Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementary : Weddle Elementary SchoolMiddle : Claggett Creek Middle SchoolMiddle : Whiteaker Middle School
In the 2023-24 school year, 2,058 students attended McNary High School.