Located in the heart of north central Austin, McCallum High School and Fine Arts Academy was established in 1953 as the second high school in the Austin Independent School District.
McCallum is renowned for its fine arts program; in 1993, the school became home of the district’s first fine arts intensive high school program, the Austin Independent School District Fine Arts Academy. Offering programs such as visual arts, dance, theatre, cinematic arts, voice, instrumental band, orchestra, classical guitar and collaborative piano, the program accepts students living anywhere in Austin if they are accepted following a competitive admissions process. The arts program has garnered a national reputation, and in 2015 was named the Grammy Foundation’s National Signature School as the best public school music program in the United States. In addition to the Fine Arts Academy, McCallum High provides students with challenging academic pathways, competitive sports teams and clubs for diverse interests. McCallum Knights compete in more than a dozen sports, including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, tennis and golf. Special education, honors, and advanced placement courses are available. Upperclassmen can take dual-enrollment courses at Austin Community College.
McCallum High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5600 Sunshine Dr,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Michael Garrison
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B
D+
B-
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
38%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
371:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
57.7%
Hispanic
28.9%
Black
6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
609 Students
Texas State University
350 Students
Texas A&M University
229 Students
Rice University
180 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
154 Students
University of North Texas
143 Students
University of Houston
137 Students
Texas Tech University
134 Students
Austin Community College District
130 Students
St. Edward's University
115 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
167 Students
Psychology
148 Students
Biology
93 Students
Political Science and Government
80 Students
Environmental Science
66 Students
Marketing
59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
58 Students
Pre-Law Studies
58 Students
Communications
58 Students
Engineering
56 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/16/2025
McCallum has great culture. So many different types of people attend that it makes it hard not to find somewhere to fit in. It also has very kind teachers that are unconditionally supportive. However, it can often lack in regards to academics. Luckily, most students are more interested in arts where they are taught well and pushed to their limits.
1/25/2025
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12/20/2023
It's been alright, ive had a good few teachers, overall great art department, and very nice scheduling.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/5/2022
My first son graduated from McCallum in 2022. While there are some challenges at McCallum, it is a good school that offers students a range of different opportunities. Our son enjoyed the business courses. He also took advantage of many different opportunities for advanced learning, including AP and...
5/10/2021
Caring staff and a challenging curriculum for students.
5/8/2016
The fine arts program (orchestra is my connection) is excellent, earning a Grammy Award - yes, THAT Grammy in 2015. All arts disciplines produce superb quality performance and display pieces. The rigor is there too, both in arts and in general education subjects, and sports teams are competitive, bu...
5/30/2013
My child is currently a student and these teachers, assistant principals and principal do not stand by their mission. Majority of the teachers are there simple just to get a check. They have no interest if the kid succeed or not. Some of the teachers are just as childish as some of the kids. They la...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
65%
Average Household Income
$104,971
% of College Grads
67%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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McCallum High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,826 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. McCallum High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $751,475. Discover additional schools in the area, like Texas School For The Blind, Navarro Early College High School, Northeast Early College High School (Formerly Reagan High School), and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McCallum High School.