Founded in 1992, McNeil High School (MHS) a public high school in the Round Rock Independent School district.
One of the larger schools in the area, McNeil serves students in ninth through twelfth grades and has an enrollment of roughly 2,500. This large and diverse student population means there are many opportunities for students both in and out of the classroom including numerous clubs, athletics and arts organizations.
MHS aims to form personal connections with students to "encourage, support, and challenge each individual to achieve the highest level of critical thinking, problem-solving skills and character." MHS also aims to provide rigorous and relevant curriculum combined with engaging and devoted teaching to prepare all students for college and the workforce after graduation. Generally, McNeil is above average nationally in test scores and college readiness.
Four middle schools feed into McNeil: Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Pearson Ranch and Deerpark. McNeil Mavericks proudly sport navy blue, forest green and white to show their support for their home school, which is designated as a 6A school under the University Interscholastic League.
McNeil High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5720 McNeil Dr,
Austin, TX
Round Rock Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Amanda Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
A
C
C-
C+
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
86%
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
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
31%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
280:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
34.3%
Hispanic
27.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.4%
Black
10.9%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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
983 Students
Texas A&M University
785 Students
Texas State University
518 Students
University of Texas - Dallas
354 Students
Baylor University
340 Students
Rice University
340 Students
Texas Tech University
274 Students
University of Houston
260 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
248 Students
Austin Community College District
193 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
264 Students
Psychology
199 Students
Biology
189 Students
Computer Science
182 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
114 Students
Nursing
96 Students
Marketing
78 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
71 Students
Engineering
68 Students
Finance
65 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2025
The safety pre cautions here suck anyone can just be let in, its insane. But the teachers are pretty decent and so is the education.
12/19/2024
My only complaint with this school is that some teachers here are the worst I have ever seen. I had this one teacher who never taught us anything and just sat at his computer the whole period, and expected us to learn by ourselves. When we complained to the higher-ups, they didn't do anything and that class ended up tanking my GPA and ruined my love for that subject.
11/30/2024
Administration not great, steals funding from certain activities to give to others, cracks down on irrelevant things like dress code instead of drug/sexual abuse that is rampant, but the school is perfectly fine and my teachers have been (mostly) great.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/9/2026
1. Communication between the Academic and Administration teams is ZERO. None of the records or information is correct. 2. A lot of emails were sent to the school, but I didn't receive any reply from anyone in these emails. 3. The administration stuff need a lot of training and considering the specia...
1/15/2026
I am currently a student / student athlete here at McNeil High School and ever since my freshmen year, my experience has been great. This is a great school full of diversity and culture and for me every day is fun. The only "issue" with the school is the delinquents that roam the halls and get into...
11/7/2024
Great school that cares deeply about the students!
5/6/2024
This school is very competitive to other schools within round rock isd. My kid really loves this school.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$260K - $751K
Homes For Sale
54
Average Home Value
$451,207
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Average Household Income
$100,753
% of College Grads
52.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,904 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,000 - $2,020 per month
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 698+ Sq Ft
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- Austin, TX
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- K to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Millrun Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Old Stage Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Harper Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
El Salido Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Springwoods Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Volleyball
Hunter's Chase Park
- Pool
- Soccer
- Tennis
Pecan Creek Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Milwood
This suburban neighborhood is near the Apple campuses in Austin
McNeil High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Round Rock Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. McNeil High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $451,207. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chaparral Star Academy, Premier High School of North Austin, Renaissance Academy, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McNeil High School.