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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCKINNEY ISD·NCES 482985003360

MCKINNEY H S

1400 W WILSON CREEK PKWY, MCKINNEY, TX 75069 · (469) 302-5700 · Collin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,668 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,668
High
DISTRICT 1,284 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
181 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
1,097 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
669
Grade 10
705
Grade 11
666
Grade 12
628
Student demographics
White
97637%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
93135%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54%
Black
51119%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 13%
Asian
1305%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Two+
1034%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
Native American
130%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,31749%
Female
1,35151%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
60.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +30.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
50.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +11.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
61.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,668
-290 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 16.6:1
% White
37%
was 45%
% Hispanic
35%
was 31%
% Black
19%
was 16%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MCKINNEY H S

Set in MCKINNEY, Texas, MCKINNEY H S is a substantial 9-12 campus, run under MCKINNEY ISD. It teaches 2,668 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 235% larger than typical.

MCKINNEY H S is one of 33 schools operated by MCKINNEY ISD, a district that works with 23,296 students overall.

In terms of who attends, MCKINNEY H S shows that the largest single group is White at 37%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 35% Hispanic, 19% Black, 5% Asian, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 54% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, MCKINNEY H S shows 181 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 41% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is above Collin County's rate of about 30%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, MCKINNEY H S performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 55.9%, the actual is 61.8%, a residual of +5.8 points.

In the surrounding community, Collin County reports that median household earnings sit near $121,600, about 56% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Collin County's 338 public schools (combined enrollment of about 227,575 students), MCKINNEY H S is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: ALBERT & IOLA LEE DAVIS MALVERN EL, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), MCKINNEY H S ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 43.6%.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. MCKINNEY H S's enrollment has contracted 10% since 2018, when it stood at 2,958 (now 2,668). White enrollment moved from 45% to 37% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Collin County at a glance

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Population
1,163,337
Census ACS
Median income
$121,600
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
227,575 students

Quick facts

School name
MCKINNEY H S
District
MCKINNEY ISD
Address
1400 W WILSON CREEK PKWY, MCKINNEY, TX 75069
Phone
(469) 302-5700
County
Collin County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,668
Teachers (FTE)
181
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,097 (41%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
482985003360
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MCKINNEY H S
How large is MCKINNEY H S?
MCKINNEY H S enrolls approximately 2,668 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does MCKINNEY H S serve?
MCKINNEY H S serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MCKINNEY H S?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MCKINNEY H S is approximately 14.7:1 (181 FTE teachers).
How diverse is MCKINNEY H S?
MCKINNEY H S reports a student body of 37% White, 35% Hispanic, 19% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees MCKINNEY H S?
MCKINNEY H S is overseen by MCKINNEY ISD in Collin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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