Miles High School

1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Miles High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Miles High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
231 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Miles High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miles High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#857 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miles High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miles High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miles High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miles High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Miles High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Miles High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Miles High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Miles High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Miles High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Miles High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Miles High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Miles High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miles High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miles High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miles High School's ranking?
Miles High School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Miles High School often compared to?
Miles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballinger High School, Winters High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miles High School?
The graduation rate of Miles High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Miles High School?
231 students attend Miles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Miles High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miles High School?
Miles High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miles High School offer ?
Miles High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Miles High School part of?
Miles High School is part of Miles Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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