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. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rated the school as Recognized following the 2009-10 school year, and most recently, the school is a 2022 A Rated Campus scoring 90/100. As of 2023, GreatSchools gave MHS an overall 5/10 rating, which its data ranges from test scores to diversity, attendance, etc.

Academics

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, and Drawing, US Government and Politics, US History, and World History. Other 6.0 GPA classes include Computer Science 3 and 4.

Athletics

The McKinney Lions compete in the following sports:

Controversies

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

Demographics

Notable alumni

Zoning

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.