Mcallen High School vs. Rowe High School
Should you attend Mcallen High School or Rowe High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mcallen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Rowe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,133 students in grades 9-12, Mcallen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,944 students in grades 9-12, Rowe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,133 students
1,944 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
139 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3495 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
97%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
598
533
Grade 10 Students
578
522
Grade 11 Students
520
427
Grade 12 Students
437
462
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
92%
96%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
6%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
