MISSION H S

2,218 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,218

Total Students

161.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MISSION H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	2,205
Black	2

Hispanic
2,205 (99.4 %)
White
11 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MISSION CISD
Phone:	(956)323-5700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	161.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,962
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 638

Grade 10 573

Grade 11 507

Grade 12 500