School Overview
McCallum High School, located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a prominent public secondary school within the Austin Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic programs and its vibrant culture, which places a heavy emphasis on both the arts and athletics. As a designated Fine Arts Academy, McCallum offers specialized programming that attracts students from across the district, boasting highly regarded departments in theater, dance, music, and visual arts that frequently receive regional and state accolades.

Beyond its artistic reputation, McCallum is known for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique elective opportunities. The school fosters a close-knit community environment often described as having a "small-school feel" despite its comprehensive size. With a history spanning several decades, McCallum remains a central pillar of the North Austin community, balancing a commitment to high academic standards with a diverse, inclusive campus life that encourages student involvement in extracurriculars, community service, and school spirit.
1,824
Total Students
97.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCALLUM H S
Demographic Student Count
White1,053
Hispanic528
Black110
Asian38
Two or More87
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,053 (57.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    528 (28.9 %)
  • Black
    110 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    87 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    38 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: AUSTIN ISD
Phone: (512)414-2519
Website: http://www.austinisd.org/schools/mccallum
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 97.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 374
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 9 486
Grade 10 446
Grade 11 485
Grade 12 407

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCCALLUM H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9486
Grade 10446
Grade 11485
Grade 12407
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCCALLUM H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female97353.3%
Male85146.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)