- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Mccollum H S
Federal NCES profile for Mccollum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482247002263
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccollum H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #62 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccollum H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccollum H S ranks #62 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Harlandale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482247002263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Mccollum H S held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.7 → 97.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 482247002263 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,502 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlandale H S (1,652 students)
Mccollum H S held near 1,466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.7 → 97.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mccollum H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlandale H S
Harlandale H S
1,652 students
- This school
Mccollum H S
1,502 students
- Harlandale Mid
Harlandale Middle
732 students
- V M Adams El
V M Adams El
732 students
- H W Schulze El
H W Schulze El
726 students
- Stonewall/Flan
Stonewall/Flanders El
691 students
What this shows Mccollum H S reports 1,502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccollum H S compares
Mccollum 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$13,311
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Mccollum H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlandale Isd reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccollum H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlandale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| V M Adams El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H W Schulze El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonewall/Flanders El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccollum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccollum H S
How many students attend Mccollum H S?
Mccollum H S has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccollum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccollum H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Mccollum H S?
78.2% of students at Mccollum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccollum H S?
The largest demographic group at Mccollum H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccollum H S?
Mccollum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mccollum H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccollum H S ranks #62 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlandale Isd?
Besides Mccollum H S, Harlandale Isd also operates Harlandale H S (1,652 students), Harlandale Middle (732 students), and V M Adams El (732 students). See the Harlandale Isd district page for the complete list.