Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, Emerson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Emerson High School's student population of 1,763 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Emerson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Emerson High School's ranking?
Emerson High School is ranked #3247 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Emerson High School often compared to?
Emerson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Emerson High School?
1,763 students attend Emerson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Emerson High School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson High School offer ?
Emerson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emerson High School part of?
Emerson High School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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