McKinney Boyd High School is a public secondary school located on North Lake Forest Drive in McKinney, Texas, United States, that serves ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. The class of 2008 was the school's first graduating class. The school is part of the McKinney Independent School District.
Serving 2,550 students in grades 9-12, Mckinney Boyd High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinney Boyd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mckinney Boyd High School's student population of 2,550 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Mckinney Boyd High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinney Boyd High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1061 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
54%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bronco
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinney Boyd High School's ranking?
Mckinney Boyd High School is ranked #1061 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mckinney Boyd High School often compared to?
Mckinney Boyd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinney North High School, Mckinney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinney Boyd High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinney Boyd High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinney Boyd High School?
2,550 students attend Mckinney Boyd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mckinney Boyd High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinney Boyd High School?
Mckinney Boyd High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckinney Boyd High School offer ?
Mckinney Boyd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mckinney Boyd High School part of?
Mckinney Boyd High School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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