- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland, TX
Midland H S
Federal NCES profile for Midland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483057003447
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland H S ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Midland H S held near 2,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 131.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+85 students YoY 483057003447 · Midland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,718 enr · 20.9:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Midland H S held near 2,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.4 → 131.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Midland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- This school
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- General Tommy 950
General Tommy Franks El
950 students
What this shows Midland H S reports 2,718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland H S compares
Midland H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,718 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,718
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 19.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Midland H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Tommy Franks El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Midland H S
How many students attend Midland H S?
Midland H S has 2,718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,492 (2022-23) → 2,577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland H S is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland H S?
39.4% of students at Midland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland H S?
The largest demographic group at Midland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland H S?
Midland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midland H S rank among high schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland H S ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Midland H S, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students), and Goddard J H (1,210 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.