MCALLEN H S
Reported Enrollment
2,133
students
District
MCALLEN ISD
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2021 LA VISTA AVE, MCALLEN, TX, 78501
School District
MCALLEN ISD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 482967003339
- District ID
- 4829670
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,133 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
MCALLEN H S is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Hidalgo County has 340 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 30 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What MCALLEN H S tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MCALLEN ISD, Hidalgo County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for MCALLEN H S. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MCALLEN ISD.
2,133 students
MCALLEN H S reports 2,133 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 73 other high schools in Hidalgo County with enrollment data, 63 report fewer students and 10 report more. The peer median is 725 students.
74 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 726 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
30 district schools
MCALLEN ISD lists 18 primary, 6 middle, 6 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
18
Middle
6
High
6
Other
0
Nearby context inside MCALLEN ISD
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School Profile FAQ
Is MCALLEN H S a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with MCALLEN ISD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for MCALLEN H S?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the MCALLEN H S data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare MCALLEN H S with nearby schools?
MCALLEN H S should be compared with 74 high schools in Hidalgo County, plus other schools in MCALLEN ISD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for MCALLEN H S?
Before using MCALLEN H S in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MCALLEN ISD.
Part of MCALLEN ISD
MCALLEN H S is one of 30 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 20,399 students across 30 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
30
Reported Enrollment
20,399
30 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- ALVAREZ ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BROWN MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- FIELDS ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HOUSTON ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- JACKSON ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MILAM ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- SEGUIN ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- TRAVIS MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- WILSON ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- ESCANDON ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Hidalgo County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 340 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.