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McCollum High School

Public | 9-12 | 1732 students

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Posted October 10, 2010

To me there isn't anything special about this school. I can definitely highlight the negatives better than the positives. The administrators focus way too much attention on things like dress code, and not enough on academics. Some of the administrators are very rude, and assuming. On the bright side, the school has a great leadership program, but the district needs to access other issues rather than construction.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 5, 2008

I loved attending this school. I recieved an internship my senior year and was able to join a lot of the clubs McCollm has to offer. I was very happy and I will send m children here in the future.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 27, 2008

this school is cool but it has its problems. like the rule about the VPs keeping your phone until Friday? its weaird but the students are awesome and so are the Teachers!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 6, 2008

This school is great the teachers,staff,and administration we have a fun learning experience here all the teachers are great and if we have any problems either personal or educational they always help and lend a helping hand all the teachers have nice personalities and its very easy to get along with them
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2007

I like this school! I have wonderful teachers. Everything goes by really fast because I'm having fun!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 14, 2007

I hate this school because i really want to learn things about the real world but the only thing we learn here is about Taks...and I know more than the teachers that is truly sad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 25, 2006

McCollum is growing and it is getting better. My sister graduated in 2003 and is now working at a news station and living a successful life. I'm currently a senior and yes McCollum has its problems but the same can be said for any other school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2006

I feel that McCollum High School is one of the most friendliest school that a student can attend. They are always introducing more numerous ways for students to get a higher education. The School for Leadership and Public Service is also a great addition to the school, as it has now seen throught five graduating classes. McCollum also has a great extra curricular activities and programs. They have a great band, drama tean, and excellent sport teams. The only thing I am disatisfied about is the lack of parent involvement at McCollum High School. There should be more parents suopporting a great high school in thier community.
—Submitted by John, a former student


Posted April 14, 2005

I am actually a senior at MHS in the Leadership program. MHS has a great potential to be a good school, but there are just setbacks such as not enough money for materials. Many classes do not even have a full set of textbooks for one class. I think before HISD's schools become great, the school board has to clean up their act. However, I do think the Leadership program at MHS is great! I'm not saying it's better than being a regular student, but it does insure you get a higher level of learning. The Dual Credit and the Advanced Placement programs at McCollum is a real privelege to students and it gives them a head start before entering college. I think scores are low simply because our students don't have the drive. The students are smart!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 3, 2004

I am not a parent, but actually a 2003 graduate of The School for Leadership and Public Service at McCollum. I think it is utter bull that McCollum has dropped considerably low in scores. I just wish parents were more aware of their children's productivity at McCollum. Atleast out of the seventy somethin who graduated from LPS and McCollum , 85% are attending a four year University and the others are at community college. Whoa! Lets get on the ball now!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 3, 2004

Atleast the school for leadership and public service is a good outcome of this school. I think about 90% attend a four year university, the others attend community college or went into the service. About 2% is taking a year off or two. mccollum should take some leadership and find out where they are lacking in skill.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 23, 2004

I am a graduate of mccollum hs (84) looking at stats online i am now ashamed to admit this. Standards are extremely low. Heck!!! harlendale hs is defeating us. Where the heck is the 'cowboy' pride???? Looking at past tests i sure as heck dont see it. Now i won't even tell anyone where i grauated from i would rather state lanier hs or burbank than mccollum high gosg i wish principle flint were still there or gonzo himself ( in fact tell gonzo pammie's tummy hurts' lol) good luck cleaning up the mess ya'll made sincerely a former student
—Submitted by PAM SALES, a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

438 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

443 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

383 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

361 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

363 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

338 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

329 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

330 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education9%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education24%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education57%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education36%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education35%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education70%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education43%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 93% 48%
White 6% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 W Formosa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78221
Phone: (210) 989-1500

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