Emerson High School

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Emerson High School ranks 318 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Emerson High School is a public high school in McKinney, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and part of the McKinney Independent School District. With a student population of 1,321, Emerson has a diverse racial makeup, with 30.36% White, 17.03% African American, 14.69% Hispanic, and 31.49% Asian students.

While Emerson High School has a relatively low dropout rate of 0.3%, its academic performance on the STAAR End-of-Course exams lags behind nearby Frisco Independent School District high schools like Centennial High School, Liberty High School, and Independence High School. Emerson's proficiency rates range from 39.16% in Algebra I to 84% in U.S. History, which are below the district and state averages. Additionally, Emerson has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (18.47%) compared to nearby Frisco ISD schools.

Despite these challenges, Emerson High School's diverse student population and lower student-teacher ratio of 12.5 could be seen as strengths that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes. Continued focus on academic interventions, teacher support, and resource allocation may be necessary to help Emerson High School improve its performance and ranking within the state, which has declined from 270th out of 1,876 Texas high schools in 2021-2022 to 318th out of 1,987 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070

(469) 633-8100

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
318^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 1,763

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

32.3%

White:

30.1%

African American:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson High School ranks better than 84% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Emerson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (32.3%), White (30.1%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 14.7, which is the 4^th best among 11 high schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Emerson High School employs 119.4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson High School 318^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Emerson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson High School

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Rank History for all students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.04	270^th	1876	85.6%
2024	74.65	318^th	1987	84.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.60	248^th	730	66.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.76	129^th	1435	91.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.38	485^th	1547	68.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.65	836^th	1883	55.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.99	149^th	529	71.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.34	486^th	1065	54.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.53	418^th	1804	76.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.25	19^th	107	82.2%

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Rank History for White students at Emerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.47	353^rd	1556	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, October 8, 2022

Horrible school. Pretty much indicative of what I have experienced with Frisco ISD. However, far worse at this High School. Fights amongst students and teachers. No one to be held accountable. I went and bought a new home in a different isd. I know MANY who did the same. What a garbage ISD and school. Your numbers, news reports, and parent forums reflect how horrible of school you are. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Emerson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	257	139	250	130	5	1	46	828
2023	401	225	416	194	8	1	76	1321
2024	531	291	570	256	8	2	105	1763

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	828	79.3	10.4	15.9
2023	1321	105.0	12.5	18.5
2024	1763	119.4	14.7	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	828	79.3	10.4	15.9
2023	1321	105.0	12.5	18.5
2024	1763	119.4	14.7	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Emerson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emerson High School	Public	9-12	6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-8100	1,763	119	14.7	19.4%	531 (30.1%)	291 (16.5%)	256 (14.5%)	570 (32.3%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (6.0%)	74.7	318^th of 1987 public high schools	84.0%					(n/a)	39.2	74.2	77.1	78.9	84.0
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	15250 Rolater Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5800	1,730	123	14.0	11.8%	506 (29.2%)	155 (9.0%)	133 (7.7%)	866 (50.1%)	11 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.4%)	86.2	122^nd of 1987 public high schools	93.9%		89.3	62^nd of 1961 public high schools	96.8%	60	53.1	86.7	89.4	90.6	90.6	$9,227	$382	$8,845
Independence High School	Public	9-12	10555 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5400	1,670	111	14.9	6.5%	304 (18.2%)	120 (7.2%)	104 (6.2%)	1,078 (64.6%)	13 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (2.9%)	90.5	56^th of 1987 public high schools	97.2%		91.2	38^th of 1961 public high schools	98.1%	18	68.7	92.9	92.1	91.9	91.9	$8,705	$381	$8,324
Allen High School	Public	9-12	300 Rivercrest Blvd	Allen	75002	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 727-0400	5,273	276	19.1		2,189 (41.5%)	713 (13.5%)	744 (14.1%)	1,321 (25.1%)	33 (0.6%)	16 (0.3%)	257 (4.9%)	81.1	191^st of 1987 public high schools	90.4%		80.4	204^th of 1961 public high schools	89.6%	13	1.9	31.8	8.3	81.3	85.7	$8,232	$936	$7,297
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	14040 Eldorado Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5900	2,117	135	15.6	15.6%	576 (27.2%)	350 (16.5%)	205 (9.7%)	868 (41.0%)	18 (0.9%)	3 (0.1%)	97 (4.6%)	79.2	225^th of 1987 public high schools	88.7%		80.7	197^th of 1961 public high schools	90.0%	28	33.1	80.0	83.2	82.6	90.3	$9,173	$415	$8,758
Collin County J J A E P	Public	12	601 E Main St	Allen	75002	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 727-0511	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
McKinney Boyd High School	Public	9-12	600 Lk Forest Dr	McKinney	75071	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-3400	2,550	153	16.6	21.4%	1,376 (54.0%)	295 (11.6%)	608 (23.8%)	171 (6.7%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	93 (3.6%)	78.8	232^nd of 1987 public high schools	88.3%		79.7	213^th of 1961 public high schools	89.1%	19	46.2	77.0	78.4	81.6	87.7	$9,001	$775	$8,226
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	6901 Coit Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5600	2,035	132	15.4	9.8%	566 (27.8%)	143 (7.0%)	191 (9.4%)	1,054 (51.8%)	9 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	89.5	68^th of 1987 public high schools	96.6%		88.3	83^rd of 1961 public high schools	95.8%	15	71.5	89.0	91.1	89.2	90.9	$9,184	$381	$8,803
McKinney High School	Public	9-12	1400 W Wilson Creek Pkwy	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-5700	2,804	172	16.2	40.2%	1,029 (36.7%)	535 (19.1%)	966 (34.5%)	138 (4.9%)	17 (0.6%)	6 (0.2%)	113 (4.0%)	58.3	726^th of 1987 public high schools	63.5%		63.8	595^th of 1961 public high schools	69.7%	131	37.9	58.7	57.9	67.9	80.3	$8,922	$986	$7,936
J J A E P	Public	9-12	1 Duvall St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-7800	7	6	1.1		2 (28.6%)	2 (28.6%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$296,016	$677	$295,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson High School

What district is Emerson High School in?

Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

Is Emerson High School a good school?

Emerson High School ranks 318^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Emerson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,763 students attended Emerson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson High School?

Students at Emerson High School are 32% Asian, 30% White, 17% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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