Texas IB Schools
School (name/web page): Allen High School
Street Address: 300 Rivercrest Blvd.
Allen, TX 75002
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School type: Public (Grades 10-12)
Student Body Enrollment: 3800
Year of IB Authorization: 2000
IB Classes Offered: English HL, Spanish and French SL, Physics SL, Chemistry HL and SL, Biology HL and SL, History HL (Americas region), Psychology SL, Math SL and HL, Art SL and HL, Music Solo Performance SL
Description: The Allen community has high expectations for its schools and the Allen Independent School District is proud to meet and exceed those expectations. Seven of the school district's eighteen schools earned Exemplary ratings from the Texas Education Agency in 2005. In addition, Allen High School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2005 and was named as a 2004 Texas Pathfinder School.

Located approximately 25 miles northeast of Dallas, Allen ISD serves 16,500 students at 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, one freshman center, and one high school.

The school district offers a varied and challenging curriculum to meet the needs of our students. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program and 22 advanced placement courses provide the academic rigor needed by Allen High School's college bound students. Experienced teachers and a strong curriculum helped Allen students achieve a 97% in reading, 91% in math, 97% in social studies and 98% in writing on the 2005 TAAS exam.

A reputation for modern facilities, academic achievement and a supportive community have also helped Allen ISD become one of the fastest growing districts in the Metroplex.
Programme(s) offered: Diploma, Certificate
Coordinator (name/email): Troy  Lemons
Phone #: 972-727-0400 x6239
Fax #: 972-727-0387
Head of School: Steve Payne
School District: Allen ISD