McKinney High School (MHS) also called McKinney High is located at 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway in McKinney, Texas, United States, 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.
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Academics
Advanced Placement offerings include Art History, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, German Language, Human Geography, Latin, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: 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 and extracurriculars
The McKinney Lions compete in the following sports and extracurriculars:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Powerlifting
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Marching Band
Theater
Orchestra
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.
Notable alumni
Tommy Joe Crutcher, NFL 1964-1972, Super Bowl II winner
Akayleb Evans, NFL player
Hobie Harris, baseball player
Adrianna Hicks, actress
Brittany Lang, Professional golfer
Zach Lee, Major League Baseball player
Matt Lipka, baseball player
Keldric Luster, college football quarterback for the Ball State Cardinals
Hunter Mahan, Professional golfer
Adam Miller, Professional baseball player
Johnny Quinn, Professional football player and U.S. Olympian (bobsled)
Riley Pettijohn, college football player
Jason Ralph, actor
Robert Richardson, NASCAR Driver
J. Michael Tatum, Anime voice actor for FUNimation
Sammy Walker, NFL player
Ja'Kobe Walter, NBA player
London Woodberry, MLS- FC Dallas
Nora Zehetner, Actress
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.