As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
When we compared Mckinney High School, which is a part of MCKINNEY ISD, with Princeton Sr High School, which is a part of PRINCETON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Mckinney High School’s regular student population is 2,664 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Princeton Sr High School is 1,262 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Mckinney High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 90 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Princeton Sr High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 90 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 91 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Mckinney High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Princeton Sr High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Mckinney High School. They make up for 36.60% of student population, followed by Hispanics (34.83%), African Americans (19.18%), Asians (4.88%), Two or More Races (3.87%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
The student population at Princeton Sr High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 46.43%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (22.50%), African Americans (22.19%), Two or More Races (4.28%), Asians (4.04%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, the Mckinney High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 41.07% compared to 62.04% at Princeton Sr High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Mckinney High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 14.34% of its student population compared to 18.38% at Princeton Sr High School.
Mckinney High School’s bilingual students comprise 14.11%, gifted and talented students, 12.35%, while 13.29% are in the special education program. Princeton Sr High School bilingual students comprise 16.88%, gifted and talented students, 6.02%, and 11.25% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 19.18% | 511 |
| Hispanic | 34.83% | 928 |
| White | 36.60% | 975 |
| Asian | 4.88% | 130 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3.87% | 103 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,664 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 41.07% | 1,094 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.34% | 382 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,664 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.19% | 280 |
| Hispanic | 46.43% | 586 |
| White | 22.50% | 284 |
| Asian | 4.04% | 51 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.28% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,262 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 62.04% | 783 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.38% | 232 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,262 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.11% | 376 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.35% | 329 |
| Special Education | 13.29% | 354 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.55% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,664 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.88% | 213 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.02% | 76 |
| Special Education | 11.25% | 142 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.34% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,262 |
Mckinney High School's 181 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.4 years. Princeton Sr High School's 74 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Mckinney High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 29 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 49 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 41 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 49 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Princeton Sr High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Mckinney High School employs 107 female teachers and 74 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 30 teachers are in special education without any assistance. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Princeton Sr High School employs 41 female teachers and 33 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.21% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.99% | 29 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.23% | 49 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.38% | 41 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.12% | 49 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.07% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 181 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.28% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.91% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.13% | 24 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.84% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.62% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.23% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.10% | 107 |
| Male Teachers | 40.90% | 74 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 29 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 181 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.69% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 44.18% | 33 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
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