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#3793 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 44% in state

Mckinney H S

High School · Mckinney ISD · Mckinney, TX

A Mckinney ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1400 W WILSON CREEK PKWY, Mckinney, TX 75069

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation32.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$11,139
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Mckinney H S score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mckinney H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated936/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckinney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,804

Median home value

$413,700

Median rent

$1,530/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·62 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4K–120.6 mi367Compare →
J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.3 mi7Compare →
Renaissance SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.5 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mckinney ISD

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#20 of 31
District spending per student
$11,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinney H S is listed in MCKINNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinney H S

Mckinney H S is a public high school in Mckinney, TX, part of Mckinney ISD, serving approximately 2,804 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,793 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckinney H S

What grades does Mckinney H S serve?

Mckinney H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mckinney H S?

Mckinney H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,804 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinney H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinney H S is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckinney H S rank in TX?

Mckinney H S ranks #3,793 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Mckinney H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinney H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mckinney H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinney H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mckinney H S a charter school?

No, Mckinney H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mckinney H S a Title I school?

No, Mckinney H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinney H S?

40.2% of students at Mckinney H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,804
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
172
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 75069)
39,332
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75069; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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