McKinney ISD will be taking creative steps in an effort to maximize the efficiency of its high school facilities. As a result of the economic downturn, and subsequent slowdown in new housing starts in the district, McKinney North High School student enrollment has not met previous demographic projections. As a result, the school currently enrolls approximately 1,400 students, in a facility designed to hold 2,400 students. The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved a plan to concentrate a number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and programs at McKinney North High School beginning next fall, as well as a plan offering open enrollment at the school to increase student enrollment.

“The focus throughout the process was to create a plan that offers choice, if at all possible, rather than simply rezone high schools,” said Cody Cunningham, assistant to the superintendent for communications. “We will have an application process with specific criteria to be considered, and we’ll monitor the number of students transferring. This is the least disruptive option currently available to us, and our hope is that these collective efforts will help us to utilize our facilities as efficiently as possible.”

The strategies are also expected to provide some relief to McKinney Boyd High School. The school currently enrolls over 2,800 students with a building capacity of 3,000 students.

The open enrollment will apply to any high school student whose residence is in the McKinney ISD, and is currently zoned for McKinney High School or McKinney Boyd High School, with a desire to transfer to McKinney North High School. We have listed several of the guidelines, but more comprehensive information will be communicated from the campuses to high school students and incoming ninth graders.

For additional information regarding the open enrollment process and changes in CTE course offerings please contact one of the high schools and ask to speak with a campus advisor or counselor. For additional information about the McKinney Independent School District, contact Cody Cunningham, Assistant to the Superintendent for Communications at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Justin Acker, Communications Specialist, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Both can be reached by phone at 469-742-4095.