Mckinley Senior High School

Mckinley Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 E McKinley St,  Baton Rouge, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
3.8
3.0
926 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Armond D. Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
66%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
29.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
18%
State Average
10%
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
337:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
74.3%
Hispanic
20.2%
White
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<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.
Southern University & A&M College 326 Students
Louisiana State University 300 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 230 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 226 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 145 Students
Grambling State University 126 Students
Dillard University 119 Students
Jackson State University 116 Students
Louisiana Tech University 114 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 87 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Biology 54 Students
Business 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Sociology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 206 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
A fun school where I was prepared for success and able to form bonds with my peers. I wouldn't have wanted to go to any other high school.
1.0 Alum
10/9/2024
McKinley Sr high has a big issue with administration and faculty the teachers are underpaid, there is a severe communication issue, and the facilities are in desperate need of repairs
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
It was well. Environment is kinda bad but besides that it was okay. And the students could be the the same as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/9/2022
My child has IEP accommodations that are not granted or accessible I cannot get responses from teachers or able to contact through email or phone the school and get a response the school has been surrounded in police multiple times this year bus driver unreliable not arriving to pick up to or from s...
4.0 other
8/3/2016
The community is so great and fun and can really give you a memorable high school experience. Education is good because I'm in the gifted program, but traditional is lacking in the education department due to funding issues. A really great environment with great staff and students!
4.0 other
10/20/2013
I am currently a junior at McKinley high school and so far I have had an excellent high school experience in the GT program. The teachers are not only experienced and effective, but friendly and approachable. The class sizes are great and you become close with your classmates not only in your grade...

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Mckinley Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baton Rouge, LA and is served by the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 926 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Mckinley Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 66%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $362,212. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lsu Laboratory School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Capitol High School, and more. Learn more about what Baton Rouge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mckinley Senior High School.

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