McKay High School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
222nd of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
2440 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-3080NCES ID 411082001296Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks McKay High School 222nd of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 564 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,299 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.4% | 72.4% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| White | 28.4% | 15.7% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $426K in zip 97305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than McKay High School
- #1Early College High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.2 mi away1st of 236
ELA 91% ▲79 · Math 70% ▲65Compare - #224Roberts High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.1 mi away224th of 236
ELA 11% ▼1 · Math 5% =Compare - #186North Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.2 mi away186th of 236
ELA 26% ▲14 · Math 8% ▲3Compare - #166South Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.8 mi away166th of 236
ELA 36% ▲24 · Math 6% ▲1Compare - #93McNary High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 4 mi away93rd of 236
ELA 46% ▲34 · Math 16% ▲11Compare - #111West Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 5.1 mi away111th of 236
ELA 42% ▲30 · Math 14% ▲9Compare - #153Sprague High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 6.8 mi away153rd of 236
ELA 35% ▲23 · Math 11% ▲6Compare - #94Silverton High SchoolSilver Falls SD 4J · 9.8 mi away94th of 236
ELA 35% ▲23 · Math 27% ▲22Compare
What school district is McKay High School in?
McKay High School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is McKay High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKay High School 222nd of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKay High School?
Hispanic 72%, White 16%, Pacific Islander 5%, Two or more races 3% (2,299 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKay High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97305 is $426K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.