Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, Mcallen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Mcallen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcallen High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcallen High School?
The graduation rate of Mcallen High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcallen High School?
2,152 students attend Mcallen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mcallen High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcallen High School?
Mcallen High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcallen High School offer ?
Mcallen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcallen High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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