McCallum High School, Austin | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Wow! LOVE this school!!! Came up through the feeder schools with a certain amount of trepidation, but assured by many friends who sent their kids there, or who went there themselves, that it’s great. Everyone seems to love this school and have a great affection for their (or their kids’) time here. Now that we’re here, we love it too. It has something for everyone and is very inclusive. The teachers are busy but accessible, and are easy to schedule a conference with if needed. The front office staff, administration and counselors are all friendly, helpful, professional and seem to genuinely care about the students (and in particular, mine). 🙂 The parents are very involved in boosters and supporting student activities and, to a great extent, make things possible that the school couldn’t do without the PTSA. The theater, dance, and performing arts programs are a great asset to the entire surrounding community. Great school spirit and opportunities for a social life outside classes. We had an exchange student a couple years ago who was very shy and did not get involved much in extra-curriculars outside one club. My student is far more involved, and I have to say I think our exchange student missed out on a lot of what the school has to offer by not getting more involved. Like college, a lot of the learning and growth at Mac takes place outside the classroom and isn’t all about schoolwork. All in all, can’t say enough good things about it. If you’re in a feeder school and are deciding whether to go to Mac vs. LASA or a private prep school like St. S’s or St. A’s, the pre-AP courses here are equivalent to what I saw my daughter bring home from Kealing, but a little less workload. Gauge it by your student’s abilities, potential, and drive. If you’re looking at the Ivies, you can get there from here and still have a life. If your student is more interested in non-academic pursuits or alternative careers, they have that too. Really, something for everyone and limited only by your own desire for growth and success. All the opportunities are there. You just have to take advantage of them.

My child is currently a student and these teachers, assistant principals and principal do not stand by their mission. Majority of the teachers are there simple just to get a check. They have no interest if the kid succeed or not. Some of the teachers are just as childish as some of the kids. They lack in the communication. They look at concern parents as a problem. Then take their frustrated out on the kids. They are there to teach and if that is too much for them they need to move around for a teacher that is geniune to a child needs. They are out there, just not at McCallum.