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McCallum High School

Q: Is McCallum High School a good school?

McCallum High School ranks 215 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 89% of Texas high schools

Summary

McCallum High School is a large, high-performing public high school in the Austin Independent School District (Isd), serving 1,897 students in grades 9-12 and consistently ranking in the top 12% of Texas high schools over the past five years. With a stellar 96.4% graduation rate and a remarkably low 0.6% dropout rate, McCallum far exceeds the district averages of 90.2% and 1.9%, respectively, making it a standout choice for families seeking a strong academic environment in the Austin area.

McCallum's academic performance is exceptional compared to nearby schools, with STAAR EOC proficiency rates often double or triple those of its closest district peers. For example, in 2025-2026, McCallum achieved 76.5% proficiency in English I Reading and 88.7% in Biology, while Navarro Early College High School and Northeast Early College High School posted rates of 23.9% and 20.5% in English, and 47.1% and 38.7% in Biology, respectively. The school also excels in serving its Special Education students, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide, and is highly efficient with resources, spending about $10,000 per student—less than many lower-performing peers like Northeast ($12,692) and Navarro ($11,644). However, Algebra I proficiency is an area for improvement, with only 52.5% of students meeting standards, slightly below the state average.

While McCallum is a clear academic leader, it faces challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes for all students. Performance has recently declined for African American students (dropping from the 71st to 33rd percentile) and Asian students (falling to the 38th percentile), and economically disadvantaged students rank in the 44th percentile, indicating an equity gap within the school. The only nearby school with a comparable overall rank is the much smaller Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland (87th percentile), while other large AISD high schools struggle significantly, highlighting McCallum's unique position as a top-tier option in a region with stark performance disparities.

1,897

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,511

Per pupil spending ?

23%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756-1598

(512) 414-2519

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for McCallum High School:

Elementary:	Brentwood Elementary
	Campbell Elementary
	Gullett Elementary
	Highland Park Elementary
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	Lee Elementary
	Maplewood Elementary
	Reilly Elementary
	Ridgetop Elementary
Middle:	Kealing Middle
	Lamar Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

30.7%

African American:

5.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Texas high schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg62%

Texas avg62%

215^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 17High Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	215 of 2009	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	80.2	222 of 1974	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	203 of 1990	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	232 of 1961	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	209 of 1876	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	231 of 1861	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	161 of 1857	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	81.2	170 of 1797	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	81.0	166 of 1777	90.7%	★★★★★
2016	71.0	355 of 1762	79.9%	★★★★☆
2015	70.7	378 of 1743	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	68.7	412 of 1734	76.2%	★★★★☆
2013	69.3	378 of 1652	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	59.8	555 of 1603	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.2	638 of 1672	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.6	530 of 1568	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	570 of 1539	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.3	559 of 1510	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.8	731 of 1497	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.6	520 of 1430	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.6	370 of 1429	74.1%	★★★★☆
2004	66.5	469 of 1427	67.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	733 of 1086	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.5	340 of 834	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	306 of 1065	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	49.2	438 of 1069	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.0	487 of 1031	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	455 of 1020	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	380 of 1024	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.5	416 of 1013	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	346 of 556	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.4	223 of 428	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.6	434 of 530	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.9	426 of 525	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.0	452 of 507	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.5	315 of 488	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.6	281 of 487	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.5	400 of 486	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	63.5	376 of 1837	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	57.7	549 of 1829	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.8	336 of 1810	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	413 of 1784	76.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	677 of 1195	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.7	408 of 1153	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	580 of 1437	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.9	527 of 1371	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	411 of 1278	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.7	545 of 1195	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.2	424 of 1136	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	422 of 1113	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	199 of 1936	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	213 of 1504	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	230 of 1880	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	230 of 1891	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.7	259 of 1841	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	239 of 1815	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	173 of 1798	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	79.6	190 of 1781	89.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.5	660 of 1206	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.2	522 of 964	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.7	686 of 1182	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.2	554 of 1172	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	516 of 1177	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.7	349 of 1145	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	685 of 1137	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	498 of 1860	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	60.9	381 of 1453	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	399 of 1805	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.7	370 of 1820	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	357 of 1762	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.9	326 of 1743	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	246 of 1714	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	295 of 1691	82.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.3	1085 of 1937	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.5	715 of 1513	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.9	896 of 1884	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	907 of 1897	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	842 of 1847	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	556 of 1848	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	659 of 1818	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	748 of 1794	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	249 of 1954	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	176 of 1515	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	285 of 1891	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	265 of 1913	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	200 of 1853	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	246 of 1840	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	188 of 1824	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	199 of 1803	89.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	72 of 713	89.9%	★★★★★
2025	75.6	90 of 598	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	73 of 731	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	71.2	147 of 677	78.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.1	92 of 664	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.0	64 of 588	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	126 of 604	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	53 of 582	90.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	81 of 1581	94.9%	★★★★★
2025	82.6	87 of 1299	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	74.8	196 of 1548	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	117 of 1478	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	78.7	143 of 1418	89.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	241 of 1382	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	84.6	90 of 1357	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	107 of 1347	92.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.8	89 of 1584	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	83.7	70 of 1294	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	78.6	149 of 1556	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	80.3	140 of 1576	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.0	127 of 1525	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	77.9	178 of 1510	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	102 of 1526	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	76 of 1539	95.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)95th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)94th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)80th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)45th percentile-44 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)44th percentile-45 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)43rd percentile-46 vs school

Asian (2026)38th percentile-52 vs school

African American (2026)33rd percentile-57 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History90%+20 vs state

Biology89%+18 vs state

English II Reading80%+20 vs state

English I Reading76%+21 vs state

Algebra I53%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I am a student at Burnet Middle School but what ive heard from McCallum High School it is a great school to go too,alot of people from what ive heard from have alot of opinions about McCallum but most say it is a great school to go to,especially from what I like about McCallum is that its a Fine Arts School and ive gone there only 1ns and my sister has she likes it in McCallum but my mom moved her but she's a good writer and a good story teller and she would of gotten higher on her writing and reading if my mom would of let her stayed,alot of smart kids go to McCallum and have succeeded in McCallum than from other schools that ive heard in the Austin area. Well my opinion is that McCallum is a good school so if you would like your kid to go to a good High School McCallums the best place. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
McCallum High School	Public	9-12	5600 Sunshine Dr	Austin	78756	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2519	1,897	107	17.7	23.0%	1,076 (56.7%)	104 (5.5%)	582 (30.7%)	41 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (4.6%)	79.7	215^th of 2009 public high schools	89.3%		80.2	222^nd of 1974 public high schools	88.8%	7	52.5	88.7	76.5	79.6	90.1		$8,511
Austin St Hospital	Public	7-12	904 W 45th St Bldg #638	Austin	78751	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-8800	20	7	2.8	70.0%	7 (35.0%)	3 (15.0%)	7 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	2 (10.0%)	16.5	1703^rd of 2009 public high schools	15.2%		8.2	1812^th of 1974 public high schools	8.2%	109	0.0		42.9			0.0	$68,417
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland	Public, Charter	9-12	6700 Middle Fiskville Rd	Austin	78752	Travis County	Cedars International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 956-4406	116	13	9.2	69.8%	18 (15.5%)	6 (5.2%)	86 (74.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	77.9	262^nd of 2009 public high schools	87.0%		76.3	286^th of 1974 public high schools	85.5%	24		82.8	45.5	77.8	91.7		$20,238
Nicole's Place	Public	12	500 E St Johns Ave	Austin	78752	Travis County	Brookesmith Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 643-3700	1	0	8.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$00
Greenleaf Ncc	Public, Charter	12	911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 366-5529	30			30.0%	16 (53.3%)	2 (6.7%)	9 (30.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)							$26,714
Diboll	Public, Charter	9-12	1015 Norwood Park Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 531-5500	75	3	25.0		9 (12.0%)	20 (26.7%)	46 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.7	771^st of 2009 public high schools	61.6%		65.5	535^th of 1974 public high schools	72.9%	236	66.7	100.0		40.0			$9,954
Northeast Early College High School	Public	9-12	7104 Berkman Dr	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2523	972	65	14.8	91.9%	28 (2.9%)	79 (8.1%)	833 (85.7%)	18 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.0%)	10.4	1789^th of 2009 public high schools	11.0%		9.5	1793^rd of 1974 public high schools	9.2%	4	21.0	38.7	20.5	26.4	47.0		$11,447
KIPP Austin Collegiate	Public, Charter	9-12	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-3586	847	57	14.9	91.0%	18 (2.1%)	22 (2.6%)	796 (94.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26.4	1551^st of 2009 public high schools	22.8%		31.1	1369^th of 1974 public high schools	30.6%	182	7.9	68.6	36.9	41.8	50.0		$11,839
Navarro Early College High School	Public	9-12	1201 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2514	1,633	114	14.3	93.9%	34 (2.1%)	68 (4.2%)	1,498 (91.7%)	22 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	14.5	1736^th of 2009 public high schools	13.6%		12.1	1743^rd of 1974 public high schools	11.7%	7	17.1	47.1	23.9	29.0	54.8		$9,242
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro	Public	9-12	1201 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2896	57	4	14.2	84.2%	2 (3.5%)	3 (5.3%)	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$9,987

Frequently Asked Questions about McCallum High School

What schools feed into McCallum High School?

McCallum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brentwood Elementary
Elementary : Campbell Elementary
Elementary : Gullett Elementary
Elementary : Highland Park Elementary
Elementary : Lee Elementary
Elementary : Maplewood Elementary
Elementary : Reilly Elementary
Elementary : Ridgetop Elementary
Middle : Kealing Middle
Middle : Lamar Middle

Is McCallum High School a good school?

McCallum High School ranks 215^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is McCallum High School in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of McCallum High School?

Students at McCallum High School are 57% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend McCallum High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,897 students attended McCallum High School.

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