Prosper High School
Encyclopedia
Prosper High School is a school in Prosper
, Texas
, USA. It is part of Prosper Independent School District
located in western Collin County
, with a small portion of the district extending into Denton County
. In addition to Prosper, the district serves a portion of McKinney
. The 2009-2010 school year began in a brand new building. The new high school remains the most expensive in the state of Texas and is only at half its capacity. Prosper, Texas is predicted to grow drastically within the next decade. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Swimming, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball
Prosper, Texas
Prosper is a town in Collin and Denton counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,097 at the 2000 census.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,097 people, 678 households, and 589 families residing in the town. The latest 2009 census brought Prosper to a population of...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, USA. It is part of Prosper Independent School District
Prosper Independent School District
Prosper Independent School District is a public school district based in Prosper, Texas . Located in Collin County, a portion of the district extends into Denton County.P.I.S.D...
located in western Collin County
Collin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 580 people per square mile . There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 230 per square mile...
, with a small portion of the district extending into Denton County
Denton County, Texas
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Denton. The county...
. In addition to Prosper, the district serves a portion of McKinney
McKinney, Texas
McKinney is a city in and the county seat of Collin County, Texas, United States, and the second in population to Plano. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 131,117 The Census Bureau listed McKinney as the nation's fastest growing city from 2000 to 2003 and again in...
. The 2009-2010 school year began in a brand new building. The new high school remains the most expensive in the state of Texas and is only at half its capacity. Prosper, Texas is predicted to grow drastically within the next decade. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Feeder schools
- Reynolds Middle School (Grade 7-8)
- Rogers Middle School (Grades 5-6)
- Rucker Elementary School (Grades PreK–4)
- Folsom Elementary School (Grades PreK–4)
- Baker Elementary School (Grades PreK–4)
Athletics
The Prosper Eagles compete in the following sports:Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Swimming, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball