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Allen High School

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Allen High School ranks 204 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

204^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 90% of Texas high schools

Summary

Allen High School in Allen, TX, is a large, high-performing public school serving 5,206 students in grades 9-12, part of the highly-rated Allen Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its massive scale—nearly double the size of nearby Plano East Senior High School and more than triple the size of schools like Lovejoy High School—which allows it to offer an extraordinary breadth of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities. It has a remarkable turnaround story, jumping from a 34th percentile ranking in 2015-2016 to consistently ranking in the 90th percentile or higher since, with a graduation rate consistently above 96% and a very low dropout rate of 0.3%.

A unique differentiator is the school's Algebra I STAAR test scores, which are exceptionally low (around 5% proficient) compared to the district average of 75% and nearby schools like McKinney Boyd High School and Centennial High School (40-73% proficient). This likely reflects a policy of enrolling many 9th graders in Algebra I, including those not yet ready, rather than a school-wide issue, as other subjects like U.S. History and English II are strong. The school also excels with its Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide, and has shown a dramatic, school-wide improvement across all student subgroups in the most recent year, suggesting successful targeted interventions.

Allen High School operates efficiently, with per-student spending ($8,232) lower than nearby schools like Lovejoy ($9,988) and those in Frisco Independent School District (Isd) (around $9,000), yet still achieves top-tier rankings. It faces stiff competition from elite districts like Lovejoy Independent School District (Isd) (ranked 5th statewide) and Frisco ISD (ranked 39th), but differentiates itself through its vast offerings and consistent high performance. For families, the choice is between the breadth of a large university-like setting at Allen and the intimacy of smaller schools like Academy High School (275 students) or Liberty High School.

5,206

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,146

Per pupil spending ?

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002-3007

(972) 727-0400

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Allen High School:

Elementary:	Alton Boyd Elementary
	Alvis C Story Elementary
	Beverly Cheatham Elementary
	Bolin Elementary
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	Carlena Chandler Elementary
	David And Lynda Olson Elementary
	Dr E T Boon Elementary
	Flossie Floyd Green Elementary
	Frances E Norton Elementary
	Gene M Reed Elementary
	James And Margie Marion Elementary
	Jenny Preston Elementary
	Kerr Elementary
	Lois Lindsey Elementary
	Mary Evans Elementary
	Max O Vaughan Elementary
Middle:	Ereckson Middle
	W E Pete Ford Middle
	Walter & Lois Curtis Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.0%

Asian:

25.8%

Hispanic:

15.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Texas high schools

✓98% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English I Reading scores 50 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg82%

Texas avg62%

204^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 56 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 951Allen Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	204 of 2009	89.8%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	178 of 1974	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	193 of 1990	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	80.4	204 of 1961	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	180 of 1876	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	82.9	149 of 1861	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	120 of 1857	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	86 of 1797	95.2%	★★★★★
2017	88.0	90 of 1777	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	41.3	1163 of 1762	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.9	1153 of 1743	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.1	980 of 1734	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.2	874 of 1652	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	89.4	1 of 1603	99.9%	★★★★★
2011	75.7	202 of 1672	87.9%	★★★★☆
2010	79.0	96 of 1568	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	67.7	465 of 1539	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	82.7	98 of 1510	93.5%	★★★★★
2007	80.4	138 of 1497	90.8%	★★★★★
2006	81.4	110 of 1430	92.3%	★★★★★
2005	73.0	301 of 1429	78.9%	★★★★☆
2004	61.8	614 of 1427	57.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	267 of 1086	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	35.5	499 of 834	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	656 of 1065	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.5	255 of 1069	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	261 of 1031	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.4	255 of 1020	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	176 of 1024	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.7	136 of 1013	86.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	159 of 556	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	44.4	259 of 428	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.6	398 of 530	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	74.7	97 of 525	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	109 of 507	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	78 of 488	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.6	88 of 487	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	85 of 486	82.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	54.6	560 of 1837	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	872 of 1829	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	473 of 1810	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	246 of 1784	86.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.2	493 of 1195	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.1	779 of 1153	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	895 of 1437	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	573 of 1371	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.3	575 of 1278	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.1	278 of 1195	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	71.3	172 of 1136	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	161 of 1113	85.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	179 of 1936	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	37.8	918 of 1504	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.1	1175 of 1880	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	80.8	170 of 1891	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.8	165 of 1841	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	83.2	128 of 1815	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	85.9	91 of 1798	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	72 of 1781	96.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	83 of 1206	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	71.2	263 of 964	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	255 of 1182	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	360 of 1172	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.0	266 of 1177	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	222 of 1145	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	258 of 1137	77.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	419 of 1860	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	31.7	997 of 1453	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	1188 of 1805	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.9	425 of 1820	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	314 of 1762	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	217 of 1743	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.9	205 of 1714	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	147 of 1691	91.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	579 of 1937	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	31.4	1065 of 1513	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.0	1344 of 1884	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	57.7	592 of 1897	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.8	635 of 1847	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.4	442 of 1848	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	269 of 1818	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	222 of 1794	87.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	227 of 1954	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	40.0	842 of 1515	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	1106 of 1891	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	77.7	249 of 1913	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	213 of 1853	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	181 of 1840	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	83.8	151 of 1824	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	129 of 1803	92.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	142 of 713	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	31.3	420 of 598	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.9	538 of 731	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	72.9	133 of 677	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	164 of 664	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	67 of 588	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	103 of 604	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	52 of 582	91.1%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	11 of 103	89.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.3	14 of 87	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.3	27 of 107	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	90.0	11 of 101	89.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	7 of 106	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	87.1	10 of 95	89.5%	★★★★★
2019	68.7	35 of 105	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.5	24 of 122	80.3%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	17 of 32	46.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	89.3	2 of 26	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	16.7	23 of 28	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	71.1	8 of 31	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.0	10 of 31	67.7%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	10 of 24	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	93.0	3 of 34	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	6 of 34	82.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	169 of 1581	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	44.2	647 of 1299	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	759 of 1548	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.8	151 of 1478	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	173 of 1418	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	143 of 1382	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	121 of 1357	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	83.1	113 of 1347	91.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	236 of 1584	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	32.2	908 of 1294	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.8	1107 of 1556	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	73.4	260 of 1576	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	164 of 1525	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	200 of 1510	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	141 of 1526	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.7	80 of 1539	94.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)91st percentile~ school

Native American (2026)89th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile~ school

White (2026)85th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)80th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile-12 vs school

African American (2026)75th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2026)71st percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile-20 vs school

At Risk (2022)70th percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)59th percentile-31 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)47th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History86%+16 vs state

English II Reading79%+19 vs state

Biology25%-46 vs state

English I Reading6%-50 vs state

Algebra I5%-49 vs state

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

My son is a sophomore at the high school and we love all the opportunities he has in his classes. I look forward to being in this school with my son and my daughter for many years to come. Close Quote

Schools Near Allen High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Total
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	5,206	263	19.8		2,028 (39.0%)	734 (14.1%)	782 (15.0%)	1,345 (25.8%)	27 (0.5%)	13 (0.2%)	277 (5.3%)	80.7	204^th of 2009 public high schools	89.8%		82.3	178^th of 1974 public high schools	91.0%	26	4.7	25.0	5.6	78.9	85.7	$8,146
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	2350 Estates Pkwy	Lucas	75002	Collin County	Lovejoy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 742-8700	1,581	98	16.1		1,083 (68.5%)	52 (3.3%)	139 (8.8%)	219 (13.9%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.8%)	89.5	68^th of 2009 public high schools	96.6%		90.4	61^st of 1974 public high schools	96.9%	7	69.0	96.7	92.6	93.7	92.3	$9,496
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	1,844	124	14.8	17.1%	531 (28.8%)	300 (16.3%)	243 (13.2%)	648 (35.1%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (6.2%)	77.1	278^th of 2009 public high schools	86.2%		75.5	300^th of 1974 public high schools	84.8%	22	50.2	85.9	78.6	81.6	83.9	$8,279
Plano East Senior High School	Public	9-12	3000 Los Rios Blvd	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-9000	3,033	181	16.7	32.8%	650 (21.4%)	328 (10.8%)	922 (30.4%)	989 (32.6%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	132 (4.4%)	71.1	405^th of 2009 public high schools	79.8%		71.5	380^th of 1974 public high schools	80.7%	25	43.6	94.1	69.7	56.1	80.1	$7,807
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	1,798	113	15.8	10.2%	469 (26.1%)	140 (7.8%)	140 (7.8%)	968 (53.8%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (3.6%)	86.1	109^th of 2009 public high schools	94.6%		88.3	88^th of 1974 public high schools	95.5%	21	61.4	93.0	88.9	89.7	89.8	$9,962
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	2,668	181	14.7	41.1%	976 (36.6%)	511 (19.2%)	931 (34.9%)	130 (4.9%)	13 (0.5%)	4 (0.1%)	103 (3.9%)	58.4	734^th of 2009 public high schools	63.5%		64.2	571^st of 1974 public high schools	71.1%	163	48.3	72.9	60.4	68.1	71.4	$8,279
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	1,698	111	15.3	5.8%	290 (17.1%)	94 (5.5%)	83 (4.9%)	1,172 (69.0%)	13 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	44 (2.6%)	91.9	36^th of 2009 public high schools	98.2%		91.8	39^th of 1974 public high schools	98.0%	3	73.2	97.4	96.5	95.4	93.8	$8,317
McKinney Boyd High School	Public	9-12	600 Lk Forest Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-3400	2,547	160	15.8	19.3%	1,343 (52.7%)	289 (11.3%)	611 (24.0%)	188 (7.4%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	110 (4.3%)	73.8	353^rd of 2009 public high schools	82.4%		74.2	321^st of 1974 public high schools	83.7%	32	47.4	85.0	76.0	76.2	81.9	$8,058
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	2,018	129	15.6	8.7%	547 (27.1%)	131 (6.5%)	183 (9.1%)	1,079 (53.5%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (3.5%)	88.7	75^th of 2009 public high schools	96.3%		91.7	41^st of 1974 public high schools	97.9%	34	69.4	93.4	91.5	88.7	95.0	$8,090
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	4	5	.8		0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$114,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen High School

What is the racial makeup of Allen High School?

Students at Allen High School are 39% White, 26% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Allen High School in?

Allen Independent School District (Isd)

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How many students attend Allen High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 5,206 students attended Allen High School.

Is Allen High School a good school?

Allen High School ranks 204^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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