Emerson H S

Emerson High School serves 1,763 students in grades 9-12 in McKinney, Texas, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and 119 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school ranks in the 46th percentile among Texas high schools, with room for academic growth as the district works to better serve its large student body. The school sits in the heart of McKinney's expanding educational landscape, where rapid suburban growth has brought both opportunities and challenges.

With nearly 1,800 students, Emerson represents one of the larger high school campuses in the area, providing students with the resources that come with size while maintaining a reasonable class size ratio. The surrounding 75035 ZIP code reflects McKinney's transformation into an affluent suburban community, with a median household income of $154,811 and median home values of $500,500. The neighborhood demonstrates strong educational values, with 67% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a notably low poverty rate of just 3.1%.

This well-educated community of over 83,000 residents creates high expectations for academic achievement. Emerson High School operates within this thriving large suburban setting where families have chosen McKinney for its quality of life and educational opportunities, contributing to the dynamic growth of Collin County.