McKinley High School

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McKinley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2323 17th St NW,  Canton, OH
Canton City School District
3.6
2,047 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
D+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
27.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Black
40.5%
White
30.4%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
13.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Akron 293 Students
The Ohio State University 231 Students
Kent State University 203 Students
Ohio University 120 Students
Cleveland State University 109 Students
Stark State College 93 Students
University of Cincinnati 89 Students
University of Mount Union 77 Students
Bowling Green State University 76 Students
Youngstown State University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Business 68 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Biology 30 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Communications 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Education 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 140 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/27/2025
Mckinley Senior High School is overall a great school. I've been going all four years and honestly it wasn't bad. They have many learning opportunities including CTE programs.
3.0 Senior
11/22/2024
I go to early college that in apart of mckinley and honestly overall it has been a decent experience but there are things they need to work on specifically about their organization and how the teachers grade in the building.
3.0 Senior
11/12/2024
McKinley is a decent high school but often time gets alot of threats for shootings and active harm of students.

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McKinley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Canton, OH and is served by the Canton City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,047 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. McKinley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $146,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Academy Secondary School - Canton, Central Catholic High School, Stark High School, and more. Learn more about what Canton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McKinley High School.

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