McKinney North High School in McKinney, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McKinney North High School is a suburban public school in McKinney, Texas that is part of Mckinney Ind School Dist. It serves 2,311 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,311 Students

138 Teachers

2550 Wilmeth Rd

McKinney, TX 75071 View local requests

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McKinney North High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Marr

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McKinney North High School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McKinney North High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 16, 2026

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