Midland High School is a public high school located in Midland, Texas and is part of Midland Independent School District. The original Midland High School was built in 1926 and was moved twenty-three years later to a new building in 1949 where it currently sits today.
Serving 2,718 students in grades 8-12, Midland 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midland H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire Midland school district, covering approximately 680.1 square miles in Midland, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 29.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midland High School's student population of 2,718 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,718 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
All students will graduate college, career, or military ready.
School Rankings
Midland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7969 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland High School's ranking?
Midland High School is ranked #7969 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Midland High School often compared to?
Midland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midland High School?
The graduation rate of Midland High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Midland High School?
2,718 students attend Midland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Midland High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midland High School?
Midland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midland High School offer ?
Midland High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Midland High School part of?
Midland High School is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Midland High School located?
Midland High School is located in the High School neighborhood of Midland, TX.
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