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Austin Independent School District

McCallum High School

#11 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Texas
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Austin, TX
  • 349 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    McCallum High School is a highly rated, public school located in Austin, TX. It has 1,759 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading.
    Address
    5600 Sunshine Dr
    Austin, TX 78756
    Telephone
    (512) 414-2519
    Website
    austinisd.org
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    McCallum High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    80%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1210
    345 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    127 responses
    AP Enrollment
    39%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $62,204
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,227
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $309,871
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 101 responses
    Report
    • Pep Rallies
      16%
    • Themed Weeks (Days leading up to Homecoming)
      15%
    • The Hawk (football games)
      14%
    • Pink Week
      12%
    • Taco Shack Bowl
      11%
    • Fashion show
      10%
    • Battle of the Bells
      10%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,759
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    27%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.43 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.43 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $46,975
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.54 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.54 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.54 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,703/ year
    National
    $12,239
    79%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.61 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.61 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.61 responses
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    McCallum High School Reviews

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    This school is wonderful if you are interested in the fine arts program, but if you are zoned to this school like I am, it is not good. There are limited available classes for you to take, because you have to be in the fine arts program if you want to take many of the arts classes. The quality of the classes are not good, as the teachers give students way too much time on any kind of assignment, and do not challenge the more gifted students at all. The facilities are terrible; rat infested and never clean, and I felt regularly unsafe on campus. There were a number of serious threats to the student body that had you going to school in fear some days. The administration is useless when you might have a problem with an unhelpful teacher, and that goes for the counselors as well. Overall, not a good choice for a school.
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    The best school in Austin. I dropped out of Lasa and am MUCH happier! It has such a fun and inviting atmosphere, and while the academics are just average, the community is incredible!
    McCallum is an extremely accepting community with just under 2,000 students. The student body is creative and kind. The honors and AP curriculum are exceptional however regulars classes are lacking. The foreign language department is weak with the exception of a few teachers, as well as the science department. Students are provided with many opportunities to participate in stellar fine arts classes along with majors. The main problem is the unintentional segregation of the school. While honors and AP classes are largely comprised of white, upper middle class students, regulars classes are more racially and socioeconomically diverse. Also, the facilities are old and the population is much too large for the school (many classes are held in portables). While I myself have had a great experience at McCallum, the administration and counselors are not up to par with surrounding schools (such as Anderson and LASA). However, it is worth it to be in a calm and friendly environment.