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McKinney High School

Field	Value
name	McKinney High School
logo	MHSlogo.jpg
image	McKinney High Entrance.jpg
caption	McKinney High School Entrance
motto	Tradition of Excellence
streetaddress	1400 W Wilson Creek Pkwy.
city	McKinney
state	Texas
zipcode	75069
country	United States
coordinates
type	Public High School
district	McKinney Independent School District
principal	Paula Kent
grades	9-12
fight_song	"Dear, Mckinney High School"
conference	UIL Class 6-6A
mascot	Lion
team_name	Lions
rival	Allen High School, McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney North High School
campus type	Suburban
hours_in_day	8 hours, 7 minutes
ratio	16.27
staff	172.37
enrollment	2,804 (2023–2024)
colors	Navy blue & Gold
homepage

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.

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 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.

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

Demographics

Eligible for free or reduced-price lunches: 40.2%

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
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.

References

"MCKINNEY H S". National Center for Education Statistics.
"Texas Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
"GreatSchools.org statistics".
(16 January 2024). "2024-25-High-School-Academic-Planning-Guide-011624".
"Schools - The Athletics Department .com". theathleticsdepartment.com.
"2006 Walkout news article".
"2018 Walkout news article".
(June 10, 2016). "Hanging with Hobie Harris". [[Minor League Baseball]].
(2018-01-08). "From Texas to Broadway: a local star shines in her Color Purple homecoming".
Wixon, Matt. (June 25, 2012). "Former McKinney golf star Brittany Lang earns first LPGA title". Dallas News.
(11 February 2016). "Dodgers pitching prospect Zach Lee not ruling out return to football". Fox Sports.
"McKinney's Zach Lee, Matt Lipka share big league aspiration". Dallas Morning News.
(14 September 2012). "Hunter Mahan: A Lion on the links". McKinney Online.
(26 March 2014). "Adam Miller's tough road back from finger injury". Fox Sports.
"Johnny Quinn Bio".
(6 July 2024). "Riley Pettjohn, 2025 five-star linebacker, commits to Ohio State football. What we know".
(9 February 2010). "McKinney alumnus to drive in Daytona 500". McKinney Courier-Gazette.
(2 March 2011). "Former Lionette standout back at state tournament as coach". McKinney Courier-Gazette.
(22 August 2008). "Rising Star: FC Dallas Academy's London Woodberry". SoccerAmerica.
(20 June 2011). "Nora Zehetner, Who What Wear's Girl of the Month, is a Dallas Girl!". D Magazine.
"Zoning map of McKinney Independent School District (High Schools only)".

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