McKinley High School is a public high school located in Sebring, Ohio It is the only high school in the district and educates 175 students enrolled in grades 7 to 12.
Serving 147 students in grades 7-12, Mckinley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley High School's student population of 147 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Building leaders, learners, and thinkers.
School Rankings
Mckinley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley High School's ranking?
Mckinley High School is ranked #1897 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mckinley High School?
147 students attend Mckinley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mckinley High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley High School?
Mckinley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley High School offer ?
Mckinley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley High School part of?
Mckinley High School is part of Sebring Local School District.
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