MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL
MIDWAY H S is a public high school that is part of the MIDWAY ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 2,449 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 156 teachers, MIDWAY H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Midway High School, located at 8200 Mars Drive in Waco, Texas, is the flagship secondary campus of the Midway Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body from the growing suburban areas surrounding Waco, the school is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous college preparatory programs, and a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit offerings. The campus is known for fostering a competitive yet supportive environment that consistently prepares students for success at the university level.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Midway High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, frequently garnering recognition for its performance in athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school serves as a central pillar of the local community, often characterized by strong school spirit and high levels of parental and alumni engagement. With its modern facilities and a focus on holistic student development, Midway continues to be a top-ranked high school in the McLennan County area.
For more information, contact MIDWAY H S at (254) 761-5650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76712-6575
(254) 761-5650
MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WACO, TX with about 2,449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIDWAY ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,449
- Teachers:
- 156.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,449 students
- White
- 57.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.