MISSION HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the MISSION CISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 2,234 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 162 teachers, MISSION H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Mission High School, located at 1802 W 18th St in Mission, Texas, serves as a cornerstone of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. As a traditional public high school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is deeply rooted in the local culture of the Rio Grande Valley, often emphasizing a sense of pride and tradition among its diverse student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, Mission High School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. These programs are designed to foster well-rounded development, leadership skills, and community engagement. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal growth, the school aims to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society while maintaining strong ties to the Mission community.
For more information, contact MISSION H S at (956) 323-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MISSION, TX 78572-2799
(956) 323-5700
MISSION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 2,234 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MISSION CISD
- Total Students:
- 2,234
- Teachers:
- 162.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 2,234 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MISSION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.1%
- White
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.0%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.