Top Rankings
Allen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,883 students in Allen Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Allen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Allen Independent School District are Lowery Freshman Center and Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Allen Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allen High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,558 Schools
# Students
20,838 Students
1,886,129 Students
# Teachers
1,285 Teachers
125,096 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allen Independent School District, which is ranked #38 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
30%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
53%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
35%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,551 is higher than the state median of $13,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is less than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$282 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$291 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,551
$13,383
Spending / Student
$13,978
$14,112
Best Allen Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowery Freshman Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
368 N Greenville Ave
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6975
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6975
Gr: 9 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Allen High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rivercrest Blvd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0400
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 5,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
601 E Main St
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 727-0511
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 727-0511
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pat Dillard Special Achievement Center
Alternative School
601 E Main St
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-7163
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-7163
Gr: K-12
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