Summary:
This analysis examines six high schools in the 75035 zip code of Frisco, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and a total of approximately 12,125 students across two top-performing districts.
The schools in this area are exceptionally high-performing, with all six ranking in the top 90th percentile statewide. Independence High School stands out as the academic powerhouse, holding the highest state ranking (36th, 98th percentile) and leading in proficiency rates for Biology, English I, and English II. Centennial High School is a close second, with the highest U.S. History proficiency rate and remarkable consistency across all subjects. Liberty High School and Lebanon Trail High School also perform very well, while Heritage High School and Rock Hill High School round out the group with strong overall results. A notable paradox is Rock Hill High School, which has the highest graduation rate (99.0%), lowest student-teacher ratio (13.8:1), and highest per-student spending ($10,242) in the Prosper Independent School District (Isd), yet holds the lowest state ranking in the zip code due to a significant weakness in Algebra I.
A critical finding is the universal struggle with Algebra I across all schools, which is the weakest subject for every campus. For example, Rock Hill High School (35.96% proficient) and Heritage High School (35.74% proficient) fall well below the state average of 54.03%, while even top-performing Independence High School (73.21%) trails its own Frisco Independent School District (Isd) average (76.16%). This suggests a systemic math challenge that does not affect other subjects like Biology and U.S. History, where all schools excel. Additionally, while the Frisco ISD is a top-tier district, individual school performance varies significantly, with Independence High School outperforming the district average in English I by over 10 points, while Heritage High School is much closer to that average. This highlights that parents should examine individual school data rather than relying solely on district rankings to find the best fit for their child.
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