Public high schoolGrades 9–12Frisco ISD

Emerson High School

6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 633-8100

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 88).
1,844students
14.8students per teacher
94.5%attendance
7thof 12 Frisco ISD high schools
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AAAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Emerson High School has earned an A in 1 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 88

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressC · 79

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 91

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Emerson High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Frisco ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level92%
Meets grade level75%
Frisco ISD high schools: 81.8%
Masters grade level31%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
77%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,844students in 2024–25Up 5% from 1,762 the year before
14.8students per teacher124 full-time teachers
23.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,729average teacher base pay
17.1%from low-income familiesFrisco ISD high schools: 12.7%
3.7%English learners
16.1%in gifted & talented
13.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 35.1%White 28.8%African American 16.3%Hispanic 13.2%Two or More Races 6.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Frisco ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Emerson High School.

Under constructionCannon Beach surf park districtPhase 1 late 2027 (projected) · 0.6 mi away AnnouncedKalahari resort & waterpark2030 at the earliest · 1.0 mi away Under construction121 Commerce ParkPhase 1 Q2 2027 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ALiberty High SchoolFrisco ISD · 93 · 2.5 mi AIndependence High SchoolFrisco ISD · 97 · 3.3 mi AAllen High SchoolAllen ISD · 90 · 3.3 mi ALowery Freshman CenterAllen ISD · 94 · 3.7 mi PMontessori School at StarcreekPrivate · PK–6 · 1.5 mi PWonderland Montessori Academy of McKinneyPrivate · PK–K · 1.8 mi PSpanish SchoolhousePrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Emerson High School

What is Emerson High School’s TEA rating?

Emerson High School earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (88) in 2025.

What grades does Emerson High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Frisco ISD, at 6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy in McKinney.

How many students go to Emerson High School?

1,844 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 1,762 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Emerson High School compare with other Frisco ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 7th of 12 Frisco ISD high schools. 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Emerson High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Frisco ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.