I am very pleased with Midway High. I've seldom seen a school with more opportunities for students, in academics, sports and arts. I have only daughters, and it is rare to find a HS in Texas that will give as much attention to girl sports as it does to boy's football. Also, the level of its academics
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/09
im not liking this school too much. They have strict hair codes and dress codes they are taking away from the student's personal style and freedom. I feel mildly safe but I think they give to much homework. One teacher acts as if its the only class that student has.
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Posted by a student on 01/24/09
Midway High School has been a good school for my daughter. The students attend meetings with their advisory group every month, have a 'house' principal and counselor that stays with them from Freshman to Senior year, and have numerous opportunities for school involvement. For such a large school, they
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/08
Midway HIgh School is outstanding in extracurricular activities, partent involvment and dicipline. However I felt when my daughter attended some teachers judged her and gave racist comments. Many were nice however some we had problems with and it seemed as though the house principles didn't take the
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/08
I sent my daughter to MHS for an entire semester. I cannot believe the size of this school. How do they keep track of every student? My daughter told me that instead of learning in class, the teacher would have them watch a video ain class instead. This would happen in every class. And she told me that
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/08
Midway High is probalby the greatest public school in all of Central Texas. If you want to get an excellent education go to Midway High School. Seniors '08.
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Posted by a student on 10/19/07
Midway has a good education system, and it has very good teachers. However, since Midway is located in a suburban area, the kids are a bit spoiled and they act out. The school has a ton of problems, such as its students speak out against it constantly, but academically, it is a good school.
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Posted by a former student on 03/22/07
Midway is great if you are into upscale, trendy class bigotry and teaching the test. No child left untested is their battle cry.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/06
The education system at Midway is very strong. Leadership from the administration down to the staff is very strong with a lot of experience. When struggles face this campus they are quickly taken care of and discussed to prevent them from happening again.
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Posted by a former student on 03/19/06
I have had one child go through this school and have another one still in. I have been very happy with the the quality of academics and the electives offered. I feel there is a place or nitch for every child in tis school. I love the rules the children have to abide by (dress code, hair). Great teachers
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English as Second Language
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Woodway schools — Midway High School is located at 8200 Mars Dr, Woodway TX 76712. 8200 Mars Dr is in the 76712 ZIP code in Woodway, TX The school district for Midway High School is the Midway Independent School District. Midway High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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