After years of stalled efforts to modernize aging schools and meet growing enrollment, Midland, Texas, passed a $1.4 billion bond in 2024, signaling a strong community commitment to its students. By May 2025, Midland ISD, alongside Pfluger Architects, Satterfield & Pontikes and Lee Lewis Construction, broke ground on two new high schools totaling more than 1.5 million square feet—marking a transformative moment for this West Texas community.
Slated for completion in August 2028, Midland High School and Midland Lee High School will each accommodate 4,200 students in grades 9-12. A key design component is the integration of Career and Technical Education, with specialized labs accommodating 12 of the 14 TEA-recognized programs of study.
These spaces are thoughtfully incorporated to support hands-on learning, industry-aligned training and future workforce readiness, reinforcing the school’s role as both an academic and vocational hub…