McNary High School

McNary High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
595 Chemawa Rd N,  Keizer, OR
Salem-Keizer School District
3.5
4.6
2,055 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
37.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.6%
State Average
43.9%
Science
67.6%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
412:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
46.5%
White
48.4%
Hispanic
40.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Oregon State University 471 Students
University of Oregon 410 Students
Chemeketa Community College 353 Students
Portland State University 337 Students
Western Oregon University 337 Students
Willamette University 219 Students
University of Portland 156 Students
Linfield University 145 Students
George Fox University 136 Students
Pacific University Oregon 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 133 Students
Psychology 104 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Education 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students
Accounting 32 Students
Computer Science 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 337 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/29/2025
My high school experience was a roller coaster.I say the best moments were the moments with me and my friends all sitting back and enjoying the ride.I say the worst experience was when teachers didn't teach enough and a test was coming up so I had to study even more.
4.0 Alum
11/6/2024
The teachers overall are very welcoming and understanding with the students. As all of my teachers were including and understanding when it comes to turning homework and prioritizing mental health.
1.0 Freshman
3/5/2024
School has one of the biggest drug problems you cant even leave campus for lunch not safe at all and racist do NOT sign up for Mcnary and school food will get you sick and always has hair in food
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 other
2/2/2014
Great Faculty, Great staff And Great students! We're one of the BEST in Wrestling, Lacrosse, Football and Track
4.0 student
8/21/2013
I am currently a student at McNary, and I've got to say, while it isn't the greatest school out there, it gets the job done. Students have so many great opportunities to pursue whatever dream they have, while learning the required academic material. The music/theater/fine arts department is absolute...
3.0 other
3/18/2011
I have gone to salem/keizer public schools my whole education. I liked most of my teachers at Mc Nary and most of the schools polices. I have attention deficit disorder which the school some how failed to reconize for all my school years even though my doctor has reconized this for six years or so....
5.0 parent
2/20/2011
My husband and I intentionally chose McNary High School for its' quality of education and wide socio-economic and cultural diversity it offered our children . Keizer is proudly a "one high school town", with residents who care for each other, truly a great village in which to raise kids. This is uni...

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McNary High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Keizer, OR, in the Keizer neighborhood, and is served by the Salem-Keizer School District in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 2,055 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. McNary High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $474,586. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chemawa Indian School, Western Christian School, Salem Academy, and more. Learn more about what Keizer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McNary High School.

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