- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcallen, TX
Mcallen H S
Federal NCES profile for Mcallen H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482967003339
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcallen H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcallen H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcallen H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mcallen H S held near 2,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 177.4 → 179.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482967003339 · Mcallen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,134 enr · 12.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,021 students)
Mcallen H S held near 2,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 177.4 → 179.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcallen H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- Gonzalez El 818
Gonzalez El
818 students
What this shows Mcallen H S reports 2,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcallen H S compares
Mcallen H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,134
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
White 5.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Mcallen H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcallen H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzalez El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcallen H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcallen H S
How many students attend Mcallen H S?
Mcallen H S has 2,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,133 (2022-23) → 2,152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcallen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcallen H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcallen H S?
63.0% of students at Mcallen H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcallen H S?
The largest demographic group at Mcallen H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcallen H S?
Mcallen H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcallen H S rank among high schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcallen H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Mcallen H S, Mcallen Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,021 students), Rowe H S (1,905 students), and Morris Middle (999 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.