I finished my Freshman year there, and I have never hated school more. Some teachers would never be there on time, and there's too many students. The class average size is around 24-30 students. It's makes it very hard to learn, and uncomfortable. I had my worst school experience there, and am not going
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Posted by a student on 07/30/09
Challenging academics. Down to earth students. Excellent band and choir programs.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
We have just finished our freshman year. I still can't believe how far the school just exceeded all of our expectations. My son never was a athlete and had trouble making friends. The academy gave him a place to be with people who think like he does. He loves the challenges they present him with. The
... Read more JROTC gave him a team to become a part of, and a sense of pride. He cant wait to get back for the fall semester. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/08
I love Mcneil, personally. Very diverse student body, and the teachers are very easy to get along with. As a freshman, this is my first year to attend a High School, and I really enjoyed spending my first year ther
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Posted by a student on 05/18/08
I loved McNeil! The fine arts and extracurricular activities there are great. I was definitely challenged academically with AP classes, but still had a blast being envolved in school clubs. With few exceptions, the teachers there were awesome! Very helpful and very caring! If you put in the effort, they
... Read more are always willing to spend their own time helping you. It had it's trouble makers, but overall I always felt safe. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/25/08
I initially was very scared as a parent because this school was so big. My son has done very well. He has had very caring teachers with great communications (with a couple of exceptions). We were very greatful to have Ms. Dorn as a counselor. She seems to really care about her students and the school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
This school is academically diversified, offering a broad spectrum of core classes and electives. My daughter attended McNeil and we were very pleased with it. They have an excellent fine arts department; the teachers were adequate; the administration fair; and parents (those who cared) were involved
... Read more with their children. When my daughter had a problem in a class there was always before and after school tutoring (often by the teacher) provided as well as tutoring during school hours. If I had to point out a flaw it would be that they didn't seem to enforce the dress code with some of the girls. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/07
McNeil H.S. was hugely disappointing for our son entering as a freshman from within the district. We really sensed a lack of inclusion by teachers and even the principal as he made the adjustment to high school. Follow-up from meetings where we discussed our concerns was slim to none. Sophomore year
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/06
I love McNeil High School. I do think there could be better communication from teachers with parents though. McNeil has the very best guidance counselor I have ever met. Dr. Blair really cares about the students and the parents. She is always willing to help!
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/06
I have had one child graduate from McNeil and one child is a freshman there. We have been very pleased with the teachers and administrators at this school. My son is in 2 pre-AP classes and is doing well and encouraged to succeed at a level that is challenging his intellectual abilities. The teachers
... Read more go the extra mile to support the students and the administrators and counselors make an effort to learn the students' names. They connect with students and I appreciate that. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Austin schools — Mcneil High School is located at 5720 Mcneil Rd, Austin TX 78729. 5720 Mcneil Rd is in the Milwood neighborhood and 78729 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Mcneil High School is the Round Rock Independent School District. Mcneil High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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