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Austin ISD • High School

McCallum High School

Serving grades 9-12 with 1,857 students.

1,857
Students
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9-12
Grades Served
97%
Graduation Rate
1136
Avg SAT Score
55%
AP Participation
81%
AP Pass Rate
80%
College Ready
24.2
Avg ACT Score

About McCallum High School

McCallum High School is a high school located in Austin, TX 78756, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Austin Independent School District. McCallum High School is shown with Niche A (as of Oct 2026).

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 1,857 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.

McCallum High School has a 97% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1136.

School Details

Mascot
Knights
Colors
Blue and Silver
Established
1953
Principal
Andy Baxa

Programs & Academics

Fine Arts AcademyAP Courses (55% participation)TheatreBandOrchestraVisual ArtsCreative WritingJournalismCTE Pathways

History

McCallum High School is home to Austin ISD's acclaimed Fine Arts Academy, making it a destination school for creatively gifted students across the district. The 20.4% gifted and talented enrollment is the highest in the district.

Attendance Zone

Serves Hyde Park, Rosedale, Allandale, Brentwood, Crestview, and surrounding north-central Austin neighborhoods

Real Estate Impact

McCallum's Fine Arts Academy draws families from across Austin ISD. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Middle Schools

Location & Contact

McCallum High School

5600 Sunshine Dr, Austin, TX 78756

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is McCallum High School rated?

McCallum High School is shown with Niche A (as of Oct 2026).

What grades does McCallum High School serve?

McCallum High School serves students in grades 9-12 (9th through 12th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at McCallum High School?

McCallum High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, with approximately 1,857 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the McCallum High School attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $590K, 5,055 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed October 15, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What are the feeder schools for McCallum High School?

McCallum High School receives students from Lamar Middle School.

When was McCallum High School established?

McCallum High School was established in 1953, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

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