Enrollment
1,760
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Midlothian, TX
Midlothian Heritage H S
Federal NCES profile for Midlothian Heritage H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483060012896
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlothian Heritage H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlothian Heritage H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian Heritage H S ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060012896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midlothian Heritage H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midlothian Heritage H S
Midlothian Heritage H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Midlothian, Texas, enrolling 1,760 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 43% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,760 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students) and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students) alongside Midlothian Heritage 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 Midlothian Heritage H S compares
Midlothian Heritage 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,760 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,760
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,262
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Midlothian Heritage H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Isd, which includes Midlothian Heritage H S.
$11,262
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 29.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Midlothian Heritage H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlothian Heritage H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midlothian Heritage H S
How many students attend Midlothian Heritage H S?
Midlothian Heritage H S has 1,760 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midlothian, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Heritage H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Heritage H S is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlothian Heritage H S?
17.2% of students at Midlothian Heritage H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlothian Heritage H S?
The largest demographic group at Midlothian Heritage H S is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlothian Heritage H S?
Midlothian Heritage H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midlothian Heritage H S rank among public schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian Heritage H S ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is Midlothian Heritage H S a good school?
Midlothian Heritage H S earns 49/100 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 Midlothian Isd?
Besides Midlothian Heritage H S, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students), and Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (989 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.
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