McAllen High School

McAllen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2021 La Vista Ave,  McAllen, TX
McAllen Independent School District
3.7
4.2
2,152 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Albert Canales
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
180
Full Time Teachers
180
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
38.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
17%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
92%
White
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Rio Grande Valley 733 Students
University of Texas - Austin 606 Students
Texas A&M University 542 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 466 Students
Texas State University 421 Students
South Texas College 296 Students
University of Houston 293 Students
Baylor University 292 Students
Rice University 242 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 232 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 178 Students
Business 161 Students
Psychology 136 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 77 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 71 Students
Mechanical Engineering 53 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students
Accounting 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 465 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/4/2025
The school had great student involvement yet lacked overall college readiness. Staff was very passionate towards student success.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
I love Mchi I love my friends and It's a great High School .I also don't like the food it's not great it need to get better food . But I do like every once in a month we have a half a day for school .
4.0
2/7/2025
I studied here for 4 years, and honestly it was quite an experience. I had my bad times and good times, and I think that makes it special.
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4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 other
2/14/2024
Amazing school with so many good course offerings, CTE, advanced academics, and opportunities! Highly recommend!
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5.0 student
2/12/2024
I love McAllen High School! The staff is welcoming and I’m excited to learn everyday!
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5.0 parent
10/26/2023
I have had an amazing time as a Parent of the McAllen High School Staff. They are so kind and alway will to work with my kids.My children are alway apart of school activities such as Student council, robotics, Uil events, and sport. Dr. Canales is an amazing is an principal. He is such a great commu...
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1.0 other
6/10/2023
this school district is by far the worst one ever and the staff don’t care about the students like they if someone gets bullied they don’t seem to care or even help out. And the teachers are like very rude and always have their favorite student.
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Texas Hidalgo County McAllen 78501
McAllen High School

McAllen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McAllen, TX and is served by the McAllen Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,152 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. McAllen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Achieve Early College High School, Hidalgo Co J J a E P, Memorial High School, and more. Learn more about what McAllen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McAllen High School.

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