MCALLEN H S

2021 LA VISTA AVE
MCALLEN, TX 78501

mchi.mcallenisd.org

2,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McAllen High School, located at 2021 La Vista Ave in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution serving the McAllen Independent School District. As one of the district's flagship campuses, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is often referred to by the nickname "McHi." It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers, supplemented by a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations.

The school is well-regarded for its school spirit and long-standing traditions, serving as a hub for student development in the Rio Grande Valley. With a focus on both academic excellence and character building, McAllen High School strives to provide a supportive environment that fosters student success and community engagement. For those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district updates, the official school website at [mws.mcallen.isd.tenet.edu](http://mws.mcallen.isd.tenet.edu) serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and faculty.

2,134

Total Students

148.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCALLEN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	1,965
Black	16
Asian	16
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,965 (92.1%)
White
119 (5.6%)
Black
16 (0.7%)
Asian
16 (0.7%)
Two or More
16 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)632-3100
Website:	http://mchi.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,349
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 9 589

Grade 10 559

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 492