Serenity High School

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%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
4 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
<50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Serenity High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Serenity High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Serenity High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Serenity High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Serenity High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
75%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Serenity High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Serenity High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Serenity High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Serenity High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Serenity High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Serenity High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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