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College & Career Readiness
Over 50 Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses
offered in the following five Endorsement Academies:
Arts & Humanities; Business & Industry; Public Services; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and
Multidisciplinary. MHS also offers academic dual credit
through McLennan Community College and technical
dual credit through Texas State Technical College.
Advanced Placement Offerings
AP Art History
AP 2D Art Design
AP 3D Art Design
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP French Language
AP German Language
AP Macro-Economics
AP Physics 1, 2, C
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP Statistics
AP Studio Drawing
AP U.S. Government
AP U.S. History
Exemplary Programs
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8 National Merit Commended Scholars (2014)
2 National Merit Finalist Scholars (2014)
1 National Hispanic Scholar (2014)
Comprehensive AP Program
Class of 2014 earned over 2100 college credit hours
through McLennan Community College and Texas
State Technical College Dual Enrollment Programs
Competitive Athletic Programs
Award-winning Fine Arts Programs in Band, Choir,
Theater Arts, Orchestra, Art, and Dance
Outstanding Foreign Language Program
Outstanding Marine Corps, JROTC
Rigorous College-Bound Curriculum
Comprehensive Guidance Program
PALS & AVID Programs
7th largest FFA program in the State of Texas
Nationally recognized BPA, FFA and Robotics
competitors
Clubs/Organizations
Art Club
Band
BPA
Club MVP Spirit
Chess Club
Choir
Courtside Cuties/Crew
C2BK
DCP
Debate
Diamond Darlings/Dudes
Eco Club
FFA
FCCLA
French Honor Society
French Club
German Club
German Honor Society
HOSA
LINK Crew
MJROTC
Midway Film Production
Midway Special Athletes
NHS
Newspaper
NFL
Orchestra
Optimist Club
Panther Players
PAL
Political Science Club
Panther Patrol
Robotics
Student Council
Soccer Sweethearts/Sidekicks
Spanish Club
Thespians
TX Future Music Educators
Water Polo Club
Midway
High
School
2014 ~ 2015
Instructional Focus
Graduation Requirements
Midway ISD, in compliance with the requirements of
the Texas Board of Education, offers the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Graduation
Plans for the Class of 2015. For the class of 2018,
graduation requirements align to House Bill 5 Legislation
Class of 2011—2017
Areas of Study
REC
DAP
English*
Mathematics*
Science*
Social Studies*
Economics
W. Geography
Professional Comm.
Physical Education
Electives
Fine Art
Foreign Language
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.5
.5
1.0
.5
1.0
5.5
1.0
2.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.5
.5
1.0
.5
1.0
4.5
1.0
3.0
Total Credits
26
26+**
*Specific course requirements & testing must be met
**Advanced measures required
The Pride of Central Texas
8200 Mars Drive
Waco, Texas 76712
(254) 761-5650
Fax (254) 761-5770
www.midwayisd.org/mhs/
School Code: 447 - 290
Midway ISD
Deep in the Heart of Texas located off I-35, Midway
ISD has a reputation of outstanding academics with exceptional co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that
prepare future adults for success. With our new 1:1 Initiative, students and staff are provided a digital tablet to
utilize advanced technology every day. Midway ISD comprises 93 square miles, serves the cities of Waco, Hewitt,
Robinson, McGregor, and Woodway and educates approximately 7,200 students. Midway ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age
or national origin in its educational programs, activities,
or employment.
Each class meets 45 minutes per day, five days per
week, and 18 weeks per semester. Students can choose
from a variety of courses throughout the eight-period
day.
Professional Staff: 159.2
Average years of experience of teachers: 13 years
Teachers with over 20 years experience: 23.3%
Teacher/Student ratio: 1:16.6
Grading System
Mission Statement
The mission of Midway ISD, a district at the forefront of
educating today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders, is to
maximize individual potential within a learner-centered
environment to prepare citizens who excel in a global
society.
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
F=Below 70
Midway ISD
Dr. George Kazanas, Superintendent
Dr. Brent Merritt, Asst. Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instructional Services
Wesley Brooks, Asst. Superintendent for Finance
Mary Lou Glaesmann, Asst. Superintendent for
Human Resources
Dr. Jeanie Johnson, Asst. Superintendent for
Administrative Services
Midway High School
Midway High School is a 6A campus with over 2,200
students in grades 9-12. Our Mission ~ Midway High
School is dedicated to providing a learning environment
in which each student can develop and become a mature
and responsible citizen.
Jeff Gasaway, Principal
Alison Smith, Associate Principal
Brad Shelton, Administrator for Success Lab
Students are divided into smaller learning communities
based on their last name.
Cliff Heath, Assistant Principal (A-D)
Djara Patton, Assistant Principal (E-K)
Dale Kent, Assistant Principal (L-Ri)
Becky Odajima, Assistant Principal (Ro-Z)
Stacie Lathern, Counselor (A-Da)
Vanessa Gibson, Counselor (De-Ja)
Pat Lawler, Counselor (Je-O)
Kim Buth, Counselor (P-Ro)
Melissa Kemp, Counselor (Ru-Z)
Statistical Profile
Midway High School
Schedule
All transcript grades are un-weighted. GPA and class
ranks are weighted. Pre-AP and AP courses receive a
weighting of 1.1. Course credit is awarded at the end
of each semester.
Midway Average Rank
The graduating class of 2014 consisted of 494 students.
The median (middle) grade point average was 90.3276.
Students graduating in the top quarter of the class had
an average of 95.4093 or better. Students graduating in
the top ten percent of the class had an average of
99.0320 or higher. Approximately $14.6 million in
scholarships were offered to the class of 2014 graduates.
SAT Composite Scores
SAT
2012
2013
2014
Critical Reading
Nat’l
496
570
497
Critical Reading
State
474
550
476
Critical Reading
MHS
518
570
525
Math Nat’l
514
600
513
Math State
499
490
495
Math MHS
525
530
532
Writing Nat’l
488
560
487
Writing State
461
530
461
Writing MHS
494
550
502
Performance Data
Accreditation: Texas Education Agency
Met Standard (2013)
Attendance: (Based on 2011-2012)
All Students: 95.3% Daily Attendance
Completion Rate I: (Based on Class of 2012)
All Students: 98.4%
Advanced Placement
2014 Results
- 107 Students took 276 AP exams
- 81% scored 3 or above
- Over 627 college hours accredited through
AP exams
Class of 2014
- 49% Accepted to Four-Year Colleges
- 50% Accepted to Two-Year Colleges
- 1% Military/Other
ACT Composite Scores
ACT
2012
2013
2014
Nat’l
21.1
20.9
20.9
State
20.8
20.9
20.8
MHS
22.9
23.4
23.4