Mcallen High School vs. South Texas Isd Science Academy
Should I attend Mcallen High School or South Texas Isd Science Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mcallen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Mcallen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,185 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2797 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#185 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
701
203
Grade 10 Students
561
223
Grade 11 Students
449
190
Grade 12 Students
474
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
13%
% Hispanic
92%
77%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%