MIDWAY H S

2,687 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,687

Total Students

165.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIDWAY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,407
Hispanic	688
Black	329
Asian	126
Two or More	125
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,407 (52.4%)
Hispanic
688 (25.6%)
Black
329 (12.2%)
Asian
126 (4.7%)
Two or More
125 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

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:	MIDWAY ISD
Phone:	(254)761-5650
Website:	http://midwayisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	165.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	170

* 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 9 671

Grade 10 666

Grade 11 695

Grade 12 655