McMillen High School

McMillen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-10
750 N Murphy Rd,  Murphy, TX
Plano Independent School District
3.9
3.5
1,195 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Brian Lyons
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.68

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
68%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
23%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
30.4%
White
29.5%
Asian
21.8%
Black
13.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#78 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#79 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 57 Students
Rice University 43 Students
Texas A&M University 35 Students
Baylor University 29 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 27 Students
University of North Texas 25 Students
Southern Methodist University 24 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 22 Students
University of Chicago 20 Students
New York University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Finance 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Computer Software Engineering 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 26 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
6/28/2023
Some teachers were amazing and others did not teacher. School was in good shape. Classes were also a fun experience and nice.
4.0 Alum
7/28/2022
McMillen is a good school where higher-level college credit classes are encouraged as well as extracurricular activities.
4.0 Freshman
5/2/2020
McMillen High School is an amazing campus with such a wonderful and caring staff. They provide wonderful education with hardworking and sincere teachers. I absolutely love the environment at McMillen , the architecture of the school is absolutely stunning and very unique. There are many different and diverse students at McMillen from many different cultures.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
1.0 other
4/5/2026
McMillen High School needs to improve when it comes to fairness and recognition. It often feels like students who regularly get into trouble receive more attention, while those who consistently do the right thing go unnoticed.You can walk into certain classrooms or offices and see the same students...
1.0 parent
9/22/2022
Avoid this school at all costs. They are the most incompetent staff I have ever seen or has the displeasure of working with. They rush the kids out the door and lock it behind them, then lie about them being able to wait for the 2nd "wave" of buses inside as they run for their cars in the rear parki...
5.0 parent
9/19/2022
My daughter just started here this year. All the educators here really care about the students. There are so many extracurricular activities available to the students. Great school.
5.0 parent
2/19/2022
My son attends this school and does well. The school is diverse and has all the extracurricular activity’s he enjoys. His classes are challenging and he enjoys all his teachers.

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McMillen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-10 in Murphy, TX, in the Murphy neighborhood, and is served by the Plano Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,195 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. McMillen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $712,290. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plano East Sr High School, Wylie High School, Lucas Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murphy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McMillen High School.

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