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Mcallen High School vs. South Texas Isd Science Academy

Should you attend Mcallen High School or South Texas Isd Science Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Mcallen High School
2021 La Vista Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
South Texas Isd Science Academy
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Mcallen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, Mcallen High School ranks in the bottom 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 846 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,152 students
846 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcallen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Texas Isd Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
65% | 35%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcallen High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Texas Isd Science Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcallen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Texas Isd Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcallen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Texas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#5123 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#227 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcallen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Texas Isd Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcallen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Texas Isd Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcallen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Texas Isd Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcallen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Texas Isd Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcallen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Science Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcallen High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Texas Isd Science Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
597
225
Grade 10 Students
543
250
Grade 11 Students
495
190
Grade 12 Students
517
181
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcallen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Texas Isd Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Texas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcallen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Texas Isd Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Texas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcallen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Texas Isd Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Texas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcallen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Texas Isd Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Texas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcallen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Texas Isd Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Texas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcallen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Texas Isd Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcallen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Texas Isd Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(07-08 School Year Data)
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcallen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Texas Isd Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Texas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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