Serenity High School serves 4 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Serenity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Serenity High School's student population of 4 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Serenity High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
75%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Serenity High School?
The graduation rate of Serenity High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Serenity High School?
4 students attend Serenity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Serenity High School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Serenity High School?
Serenity High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Serenity High School offer ?
Serenity High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Serenity High School part of?
Serenity High School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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