Mcallen H S
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades 9-12
640th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
Mcallen H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mcallen H S 640th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 62% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
Mcallen H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,264 students tested
Mcallen H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,152 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.0% | 92.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 6.5% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Mcallen H S
Typical home value $198K in zip 78501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Mcallen H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Achieve Early College H SMcallen ISD · 0.8 mi away87th of 1,669
ELA 85% · Math 70% - 2Lamar AcademyMcallen ISD · 1.1 mi away1,398th of 1,669
ELA 29% · Math 20% - 4Triumph Public High Schools-McallenTriumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · 1.4 mi away · charter1,093rd of 1,669
ELA 30% · Math 41% - 7Rowe H SMcallen ISD · 1.4 mi away540th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 45% - 6Memorial H SMcallen ISD · 1.7 mi away731st of 1,669
ELA 53% · Math 40% - –Instr/Guid CenterMcallen ISD · 2 mi away
- 8IDEA Mcallen College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2.3 mi away · charter494th of 1,669
ELA 67% · Math 43% - 8Sharyland H SSharyland ISD · 2.9 mi away365th of 1,669
ELA 67% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mcallen H S in?
Mcallen H S is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Mcallen H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mcallen H S 640th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mcallen H S?
Hispanic 92%, White 6% (2,152 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mcallen H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78501 is $198K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.