MCCOLLUM H S

500 W FORMOSA BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221

1,494 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harlandale Independent School District’s **McCollum High School**, located on West Formosa Boulevard in San Antonio, serves as a cornerstone of the Southside community. The school is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Cowboy," and its active participation in local athletic and extracurricular competitions. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a variety of academic programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and fine arts opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the San Antonio area, focusing on fostering an inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, McCollum provides numerous student organizations and competitive sports teams that encourage leadership and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to student well-being, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,494

Total Students

105.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCOLLUM H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	1,440
Black	10
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,440 (96.4 %)
White
40 (2.7 %)
Black
10 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)

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:	HARLANDALE ISD
Phone:	(210)989-1500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 359

Grade 12 303