Public school demographics in North Texas have changed significantly over the past ten years, according to a review of Texas Education Agency data. The analysis covers five districts: Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Celina, and Frisco. While all five have experienced shifts, the nature and scale of those changes vary considerably by district and individual campus.
Frisco ISD has recorded the most substantial increase in Asian student enrollment among the group. In 2026, Asian students made up 44.9% of the district's 62,713 students, a rise of 24 percentage points from 2016. This represents a shift from roughly one-fifth of the student body to nearly half.
Individual high schools within the district show different patterns; for instance, White enrollment at Lone Star High School fell to 33.4%, while at Wakeland High School it stood at 51.6%.
Plano ISD presents a different demographic profile, with a total student population of 43,979 in 2026, a 19.4% decrease from 2016. Hispanic enrollment in the district rose to 30.1%, an increase of 6.3 percentage points. Asian students remain a significant portion of the student body, accounting for 32.8% at Plano East Senior High School and 29.8% at Plano West Senior High School.
Some middle schools, such as Rice Middle, have higher Asian enrollment rates, reaching 63.4% in 2026.
McKinney ISD has also seen a decline in White enrollment, which dropped to 38.3% of its 23,823 students in 2026. This is a decrease of 12.7 percentage points from 2016. The three comprehensive high schools in the district reflect this trend, with White enrollment ranging from 36.1% at McKinney North High School to 51% at McKinney Boyd High School.
