Welcome to
MCKINLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MCKINLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEAVING A LEGACY
McKinley High is the oldest high school established for the Black community in EBRP. In 1916, four students became the first Black high school graduates in Louisiana.
McKinley is the oldest high school established for African American students in East Baton Rouge Parish. Its first graduating class was in 1916, and those four students became the first African American high school graduates in Louisiana. McKinley’s long history as a premier educational institution in the Baton Rouge community continues into the 21st century. Academics is the main focus of the educational experience, and students have opportunities to follow curricula for jobs and college preparation. Arts have an important place in the curriculum, too, with courses in music, dance, theater and visual arts.
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from the principal
“Education is the passport to the future. The future belongs to those who prepare for it today” – Malcolm X
It is our goal to provide our students with the skills to be prepared for global opportunities through rigorous academic course offerings and activities. We are a school rich in tradition within a strong community and we look forward to serving you and your students. Geaux Big Blue!
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