- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canyon, TX
Midway Alternative H S
Federal NCES profile for Midway Alternative H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481281012356
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Alternative H S earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Canyon · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Alternative H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Alternative H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Canyon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Midway Alternative H S shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481281012356 · Canyon, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 8.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Midway Alternative H S shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Midway Alternative H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- This school 52
Midway Alternative H S
52 students
What this shows Midway Alternative H S reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Alternative H S compares
Midway Alternative H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,905
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Midway Alternative H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway Alternative H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City View El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway Alternative H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midway Alternative H S
How many students attend Midway Alternative H S?
Midway Alternative H S has 52 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canyon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Alternative H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Alternative H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Alternative H S?
49.4% of students at Midway Alternative H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Alternative H S?
The largest demographic group at Midway Alternative H S is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Canyon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Alternative H S?
Midway Alternative H S has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 Midway Alternative H S rank among high schools in Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Alternative H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Canyon, 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 Canyon on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Midway Alternative H S, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.