McKinley Senior High School, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States on 800 E. McKinley St., is home to the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's first gifted and talented high school programs. The school mascot is a Panther and the school colors are royal blue and white.
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 66% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Senior High School serves the southwest part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 34.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Senior High School's student population of 669 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
66%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Big Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Senior High School's ranking?
Mckinley Senior High School is ranked #1033 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mckinley Senior High School often compared to?
Mckinley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Senior High School is 66%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Mckinley Senior High School?
669 students attend Mckinley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mckinley Senior High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Senior High School?
Mckinley Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Senior High School offer ?
Mckinley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Senior High School part of?
Mckinley Senior High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Senior High School located?
Mckinley Senior High School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This one of your best choices for a public high school in Baton Rouge. It recieves extra funding and attracts talented teachers due to the gifted and talented program it contains. Excellent feeder school for LSU or SU football. Buildings need work like any LA public school. I am a 2002 Mckinley alumnus, and 2007 LSU alumnus
5 10/10/2025
The teachers really are very exceptional here and the arts and music programs are the best. The students are diverse, yet harmonious. I'm happy to have had my high school experience here.
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