Summary:
Zip code 78756 is home to two schools serving 2,026 students, featuring a high-performing traditional high school and a specialized state-run alternative school, with no elementary or middle schools in the area.
McCallum High School is the standout in this zip code, consistently ranking in the top 11% of Texas high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It serves 1,897 students in grades 9-12 and boasts a 96.4% graduation rate, a 0.6% dropout rate, and strong academic proficiency—88.7% in Biology and 90.09% in U.S. History, far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired (TSBVI) is a specialized alternative school for grades 3-12 with only 129 students, operated by the Texas School For The Blind & Visually Impaired district. TSBVI serves a high-needs population, with 68.99% of students economically disadvantaged, and its academic metrics cannot be directly compared to McCallum due to its unique mission of educating students with visual impairments.
Key metrics highlight stark differences: McCallum has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $10,038 per student, while TSBVI's data is not comparable. The economic disparity is notable, with 23.04% of McCallum students economically disadvantaged versus 68.99% at TSBVI. Families should note that there are no feeder elementary or middle schools in 78756, so students attending McCallum must come from other zip codes within the Austin Independent School District (Isd). This makes the zip code a destination for high school education rather than a complete K-12 pipeline, with McCallum offering consistent academic excellence and TSBVI providing essential specialized services.
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