MCDADE H S

MCDADE ISD
156 MARLIN ST
MCDADE, TX 78650
169 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
McDade High School, located at 156 Marlin St in McDade, Texas, serves as the heart of the McDade Independent School District. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that fosters close relationships between students, teachers, and the local population. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a tight-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their academic growth and extracurricular pursuits.

The district’s mission emphasizes preparing students for success beyond the classroom by blending traditional academic rigor with a supportive atmosphere. Through their official website at [mcdadeisd.com](http://mcdadeisd.com), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources regarding district policies, academic calendars, and community events. Overall, McDade High School acts as a central hub for the small Texas town, prioritizing student development within a stable and dedicated educational framework.
169
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    99 (58.6%)
  • White
    62 (36.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: MCDADE ISD
Phone: (512)273-2522
Website: http://mcdadeisd.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 28
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio