Education

Students in Allen receive some of the highest ranked education in the Metroplex. One hundred percent of the Allen ISD third-graders met the standard for the 2007 TAKS reading examination according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. Allen High School was named a 2001-2002 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious recognition was only given to 172 schools across the nation. The Allen ISD has been recognized as a Gold School District by Expansion Management Magazine. The district scored in the top 17% of more than 1500 school districts nationwide. The rankings are determined using average college board scores, graduation rates, the community's financial commitment to education, and the economic and educational background of the adult population. The District has taken aggressive measures to meet the growing demands of the student population with a diversified curriculum and planned construction and renovation of school facilities. The high school campus (582,000 square feet) features an on-site Collin County Community College campus. Technology is a priority in Allen. Technology is integrated into the curriculum beginning in Kindergarten. Visit the Allen Independent School District Web Page
Allen ISD Accountability Ratings Based
on Spring 2008 TAKS
Reading - 11th Grade
96%
Math - 11th Grade
90%
Writing - 7th Grade
99%
Social Studies - 11th Grade
98%
2008 - Exemplary Schools: Anderson, Bolin, Boon, Green, Kerr, Story, Marion, Norton, Green and Vaughan Elementary Schools 2008 - Recognized Schools: Allen High School, Lowery Freshman Center, Ereckson, Ford and Curtis Middle Schools; Chandler, Reed, and Roundtree Elementary Schools 2008 - Acceptable Schools: Boyd Elementary School 2008 - Not Rated - New Campus: Evans Elementary School District Rating: Recognized
2008-2009 ENROLLMENT
Grade
 Number of Schools Enrollment
High School 1 3,666
Lowery Freshman Center 1 1,239
Middle School 3 2,620
Elementary 13* 9,972
TOTAL 18 17,497
*Evans Elementary not yet reported
Total Students: 17,497
Total Teachers: 1,131
Total Employees: 2,125
Annual Enrollment Growth Rate: 10.4%
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:22 (elementary)
Graduation Rate: 98.7%
Students Seeking Post-Secondary Degrees: 91%
Students Attending Four Year College: 58%
Students Attending Two Year College: 33%
2008-2009 Operating Budget: $120,025,811
Spending per Pupil: $6,811
Students taking SAT or ACT: 69%

ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL

  • 582,000 SF housing 3,642 (est.) students (grades 10-12)
  • 177 acres
  • Shared space with Collin County Community College

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

  • Collin County Community College (Allen campus at Allen High School) (Plano-main campus-3 miles)
  • Business Solutions Group at Collin County Community College (Custom workforce training)
  • SMU-in-Legacy (Plano about 7 miles)
  • University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson about 10 miles)
  • Southern Methodist University SMU (Dallas about 20 miles)
  • University of North Texas (Denton about 35 miles)
  • Texas Woman's University (Denton about 35 miles)
    • Allen Independent School District Information:
Total Students: 17,497
Total Teachers: 1,131
Total Employees: 2,125
Anticipated Enrollment Rate: 10.4%
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:22 (Elm)
Graduation Rate: 98.7%
TASS Exit Level Passing Rate 2006 96.3%
Students Seeking Post-Secondary Degrees: 91%
Students Attending Four Year College: 58%
2008-2009 Operating Budget: $120,025,811
Spending Per Pupil: $6,811