Douglas McKay High School
History
In 1976 the city of Salem announced an interest in annexing the school's site.
In 2018, Voters approved Salem-Keizer Public School's $620 million bond aimed at improving local schools. McKay High School started improvements and renovations in 2020 and finished in early 2021.
Academics
In the 2015–2016 school year, 72.1% of McKay's seniors received a high school diploma, compared to a statewide rate of 74.8%.
In 2022, 84% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 614 students, 542 graduated and 72 dropped out.
As of the 2017–2018 school year, McKay offers a wide range of courses and extra-curricular activities to its students.
Athletics
McKay High School Competes in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletic director is Chelsea Lofstedt and the athletics secretary is Joanna Rubio.
State Championships:
- Boys Track and Field: 1986†
- Girls Tennis: 1986†
- Dance/Drill: 1999
- Boys Soccer: 2022
† = Tied with 1 or more schools
Notable alumni
- Ryan Bailey (2007) - U.S. Olympic team member - 100 meter dash, 400 meter relay team (silver medal)
- Dave Brundage (1983) - professional baseball player and minor league manager
- Gus Envela, Jr. (1986) - Olympic runner for Equatorial Guinea
- Ron Funches (2001) - actor, comedian
References
- ^ "About Us". mckay.salkeiz.k12.or.us. Retrieved 12 Feb 2023.
- ^ "At-A-Glance Profiles and Accountability Details - Oregon Department of Education".
- ^ OSAA.org :: Schools
- ^ https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/schools/attendance-areas
- ^ "McKay High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Shaw, Dan (1976-10-29). "City may annex high school". Statesman Journal. Vol. 126, no. 150. Salem, Oregon. p. 1A. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
- ^ "McKay High Feeder Schools: Here's What to Expect If the Salem-Keizer Bond Passes". Pate, Natalie - Statesman Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Voters Approve Salem-Keizer School Bond, District Begins next Steps". Davis, Natalie Pate and David - Statesman Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Report Card Download - Oregon Department of Education". www.ode.state.or.us. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
- ^ "McKay High School - Schools Guide". The Oregonian - OregonLive.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Records & Archives".
- ^ "Salem sprinter Ryan Bailey earns to ticket Olympic Games in London". Statesman Journal. June 25, 2012.
- ^ Shannon, Red (June 26, 2012). "US Olympic Track Trials: New Olympian Ryan Bailey Won't Be a Nobody for Long". Deadspin.
- ^ Goldberg, Ryan (April 23, 2010). "After Some Detours, the Sprinter Bailey Finds His Stride". The New York Times.