Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Viola M Coleman 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viola M Coleman High School's student population of 180 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
You can be anything you want to be; do anything you want to do, if you are willing to pay the price of success.
School Rankings
Viola M Coleman 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 Viola M Coleman High School is 0.43, 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
#7873 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viola M Coleman High School's ranking?
Viola M Coleman High School is ranked #7873 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Viola M Coleman High School often compared to?
Viola M Coleman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Viola M Coleman High School?
The graduation rate of Viola M Coleman High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Viola M Coleman High School?
180 students attend Viola M Coleman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Viola M Coleman High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viola M Coleman High School?
Viola M Coleman High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola M Coleman High School offer ?
Viola M Coleman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Viola M Coleman High School part of?
Viola M Coleman High School is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Viola M Coleman High School located?
Viola M Coleman High School is located in the Bushman neighborhood of Midland, TX.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I feel there are students who just learn differently than others, self-paced with minimal distractions. This type of school is "outside of the box" in my opinion. The concept of bullying is another area that is much more restricted in this type of school environment. School should not be a "social club" but a place to get an education.
Review Viola M Coleman High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
