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.
1,897
Total Students
106.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCALLUM H S
Demographic Student Count
White1,076
Hispanic582
Black104
Asian41
Two or More88
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,076 (56.7%)
  • Hispanic
    582 (30.7%)
  • Black
    104 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    88 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    41 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
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: 1,897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 374
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 9 501
Grade 10 513
Grade 11 466
Grade 12 417

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCCALLUM H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9501
Grade 10513
Grade 11466
Grade 12417
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCCALLUM H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,01653.6%
Male88146.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)