A few things to keep in mind. The stadium came with a $120 million bond deal to upgrade an extraordinary amount of infrastructure in the district. The HS performing arts hall is extraordinary as a result of the same bond election. The working industrial kitchen for those interested in restaurant and hotel management is amazing. The television studio is first class. The number of AP/IB courses at Allen is ridiculous - just like many other top public schools in north Texas. The number of kids going to top 10 Universities is crazy. I could go on and on. And frankly, I'm really not a Kool-aid drinking homer here. One of my kids went private because it was a better fit for him.

And the band does have a ton of members. I think that 900 number includes our version of the Golden Girls and Flag Corp.:
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Total Enrollment 5,989
Allen High School Enrollment 4,424
Lowery Freshman Center Enrollment 1,565

Graduation Rate 98.1%
Completion Rate 99.3%
Minimum graduation plan enrollment 7%
Recommended graduation plan enrollment 64%
Distinguished graduation plan enrollment 29%
Dual college course enrollment 367 (taking 1 - 4 classes in conjunction with Collin College)
Advanced Placement class enrollment 1,422
International Baccalaureate class enrollment 501
Lowery Pre-AP/AP and IB enrollment 1,003 (with 325 students enrolled in AP Geography)

Extracurricular Participation 4,795
Fine Arts programs 934 (Band, Cheer, Tallenettes, Color Guard)
Athletics 1,140
Clubs and Organizations 2,721 (29 of the 52 active clubs reported their membership)

I went to public schools in La. I went to LSU. I moved here a long time ago. It is a great pace to raise a family and the quality of life is top notch. I miss La. more than a little, but I like where I am too. I don't understand all the hate.

That said -it sucks that the stadium will need repairs. It will get fixed. And all will be well.