For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,896 students in Mcallen, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcallen, TX are Achieve Early College High School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcallen, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mcallen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Mcallen, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mcallen, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-10 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lamar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5201
Gr: 8-12 | 2,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Rowe High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Mcallen High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2021 La Vista Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Key Program
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students
Mcallen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Gr: PK | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
508 E Elizabeth St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Edinburg (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4737 S Sugar Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Mission (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1352 E First St Ste A
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
615 S International Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Gr: 6-9 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
One Stop Multiservice (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 164
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Student Alter Prog Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 10
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcallen, TX include Achieve Early College High School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in Mcallen?
11 public high schools are located in Mcallen.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen?
Mcallen public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mcallen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mcallen include: Rowe High School vs. Mcallen High School, Memorial High School vs. Mcallen High School, Rowe High School vs. Memorial High School
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