- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland, MI
Midland High School
Federal NCES profile for Midland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262382006060
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Midland High School held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262382006060 · Midland, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 18.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Midland High School held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Midland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- This school
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- Siebert Elemen
Siebert Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Midland High School reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland High School compares
Midland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Midland High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siebert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Midland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland High School
How many students attend Midland High School?
Midland High School has 1,129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,156 (2022-23) → 1,134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland High School?
32.0% of students at Midland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland High School?
The largest demographic group at Midland High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland High School?
Midland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midland High School rank among high schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Midland, MI. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Midland High School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Jefferson Middle School (919 students), and Northeast Middle School (789 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.