How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Midway High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX | Waco, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,687 | 1,752 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.9% | 83.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Midway High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,539 | $14,294 |
| District | Midway ISD | Waco ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Midway High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 4.9% |
| African American | 12.2% | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% | 70.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Midway High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 278:1 | 405:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.8% | 42.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 263 | 372 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.