McKinney High School (MHS) also called McKinney High is located at 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway in McKinney, Texas, and is within the McKinney Independent School District (MISD). MHS is the oldest high school in McKinney and the current building opened in 1986, after moving from what is now Faubion Middle School. The school underwent major renovations from 2013-2015 and added a Fine Arts/Performing Arts Center in 2018.

McKinney High School
Address
Map
1400 W Wilson Creek Pkwy.

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75069

Coordinates33°11′18″N 96°37′58″W / 33.1882°N 96.63284°W / 33.1882; -96.63284
Information
TypePublic High School
MottoTradition of Excellence
School districtMcKinney Independent School District
PrincipalPaula Kent
Staff180.19 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,967 (2021–22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.41[1]
Hours in school day8 hours, 7 minutes
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)    Blue & Gold
Fight song"Dear, Mckinney High School"
Athletics conferenceUIL Class 6-6A
MascotLion
Team nameLions
Websitewww.schools.mckinneyisd.net/mhs/

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rated the school as Recognized following the 2009-10 school year, and most recently, the school is an 2022 A Rated Campus scoring 90/100.[2]

As of 2023, GreatSchools gave MHS an overall 5/10 rating, which its data ranges from test scores to diversity, attendance, etc.[3]

Academics edit

Advanced Placement offerings include Art History, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles and A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, German Language, Human Geography, Latin Literature, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics C – Mechanics and Electricity/Magnetism, Psychology, Statistics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Studio Art – 2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing, US Government and Politics, US History, and World History.

Other 6.0 GPA classes include Computer Science 3 and 4.

Athletics edit

The McKinney Lions compete in the following sports:[4]

Controversies edit

On April 1, 2006, a Walkout occurred due to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006. One student was arrested, and 9 others were cited for blocking a road. The 9 students who were cited had a 3-day suspension as well.[5]

On February 21, 2018, a walkout protesting gun violence occurred. More than 670 students were reported to have walked-out of class.[6]

 
A 2018 Walkout that occurred to protest gun-violence as a result of the 19th anniversary of the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre

Demographics edit

White: 39%
Hispanic: 33%
Black: 18%
Asian: 5%
Two or more races: 4%
Native American: 1%
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunches: 33%

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Notable alumni edit

Zoning edit

 
Attendance zoning for MISD High Schools.

The zoning for this school includes the areas from South-Downtown McKinney, to areas surrounding Towne Lake, Eldorado Parkway (east of Ridge Road), McKinney National Airport, and Lucas, Texas. [19]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "MCKINNEY H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Texas Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "GreatSchools.org statistics".
  4. ^ "Schools - The Athletics Department .com". theathleticsdepartment.com. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  5. ^ "2006 Walkout news article:".
  6. ^ "2018 Walkout news article:".
  7. ^ "Hanging with Hobie Harris". MiLB.com. June 10, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "From Texas to Broadway: a local star shines in her Color Purple homecoming". CultureMap Houston. 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  9. ^ Wixon, Matt (June 25, 2012). "Former McKinney golf star Brittany Lang earns first LPGA title". Dallas News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  10. ^ "Dodgers pitching prospect Zach Lee not ruling out return to football". Fox Sports. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  11. ^ a b "McKinney's Zach Lee, Matt Lipka share big league aspiration". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  12. ^ Atkinson, Rick (14 September 2012). "Hunter Mahan: A Lion on the links". McKinney Online. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  13. ^ "Adam Miller's tough road back from finger injury". Fox Sports. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  14. ^ "Johnny Quinn Bio". North Texas Mean Green. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  15. ^ "McKinney alumnus to drive in Daytona 500". McKinney Courier-Gazette. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  16. ^ May, Andrew (2 March 2011). "Former Lionette standout back at state tournament as coach". McKinney Courier-Gazette. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  17. ^ Addison, Joe (22 August 2008). "Rising Star: FC Dallas Academy's London Woodberry". SoccerAmerica. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  18. ^ Ramsey, Raya (20 June 2011). "Nora Zehetner, Who What Wear's Girl of the Month, is a Dallas Girl!". D Magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  19. ^ "Zoning map of McKinney Independent School District (High Schools only)" (PDF).

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