Allen ISD is a nationally recognized public school district providing outstanding educational opportunities for elementary and secondary students. The award-winning district serves the majority of the city of Allen, Texas, as well as sections of Parker and McKinney. The suburban community is located 23 miles north of Dallas. As of 2022, Allen ISD is ranked as the ninth-best district in Texas according to Niche.com. The City of Allen is commonly ranked on “Best Cities to Live” lists. Student enrollment has doubled since 1989, bringing the current number of students to more than 21,000 in grades from prekindergarten to 12th. Students attend 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, one freshman center, and one high school. Additionally, Allen ISD opened a STEAM Center in 2019 which challenges students from kindergarten to 12th grade to learn science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through interactive, hands-on experiences. Allen High School boasts a graduation rate of 97 percent and sends more than 90 percent of its graduates to post-high school educational opportunities. Twenty-three AHS students were named National Merit finalists in 2022. More than 25 percent of AHS students participate in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs. Fifty-plus service organizations and clubs at the high school allow students to focus on areas of interest, meet new friends, and contribute to the campus and community through extracurricular activities. The Career and Technology program offers students the chance to gain real-life experience and plan for a variety of careers. Courses allow students to work in the campus café, Blu’, as well as operate an on-site retail store, the Eagle Edge. Other options include veterinary science, U.S. Marine Corps JROTC, audio/visual broadcast, banking, and computer animation.