Fast Facts

 Total Enrollment: 6,508 (October 2011)

  • Elementary schools (K-5): 2,949
  • Middle schools (6-8): 1,548
  • High school (9-12): 2,011

Schools: 10

  • Elementary schools: 6
  • Middle schools: 2
  • High schools: 1

One comprehensive high school serves students in grades 9-12.
MHS includes two satellite campuses: Cook Alternative School and the Engineering and Aerospace Sciences Academy (EASA). Pathway programs include Media Arts and Communications Academy (MACA).

Students (2010-11 data)

  • Special Education students: 12.6%
  • English Language Learners: 15.2%
  • Percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch: 58%

A majority of students—58 percent—receive free or reduced-price meals. Eligibility for the school breakfast and lunch program is based on household income. Four-person households with a total annual income of $29,055 or below qualify for free meals; households with an annual income of $41,348 or below qualify for reduced-price meals.

Student Demographics (2011-12 data)

  • African America: 1.18%
  • American Indian: .98%
  • Asian: .65%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.23%
  • Hispanic: 31.06%
  • White: 95.96%

Totals do not equal 100%. Demographic information collected during student registration is based on categories selected by parents. Parents may identify with more than one demographic category.

Staff

Total employees: 702

  • Teachers: 371
  • Classified: 309
  • Principals and other administrators: 22

About our teachers

  • Average years of experience: 13 years
  • Masters Degree or higher: 77%