Enrollment
2,718
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483057003447
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midland H S
Midland H S is a large high school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 2,718 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 42% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,718 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students) alongside Midland H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midland H S compares
Midland H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Midland H S.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Midland H S a good school?
Midland H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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