As Midland's population rapidly expanded from roughly 100,000 people to approximately 150,000 people between 20, Midland ISD has struggled to keep up with increased enrollment. In recent years, Midland High enrollment has grown steadily due to the effects of the oil industry on the Permian Basin region. Each show cost $1.25 in advance and $1.50 at the door, with children tickets for 50 cents and student tickets for 75 cents. On January 7, 1955, Elvis Presley performed at Midland High along with several other acts from the Louisiana Hayride in what was billed as a 'Western Show.' Elvis performed at Midland High for two more performances on May 31, 1955, and October 12, 1955. The legendary bulldog mascot was chosen for Midland High in 1925, and purple and gold were chosen for the school colors in 1929. The land which Midland High was based on was donated by the Cowdens. After 23 years in the Texas Street location, in 1949 Midland High School moved to its present location at 906 West Illinois. The first building to be officially named Midland High School was built in 1926 on the site of what is now Fasken Center, at 600 Texas Street. In 1907, Midland Independent School District was established. In 1893, a two-story brick schoolhouse was built and the top floor was for the secondary students. Sixty-four students attended the first school in Midland County. The one room school house was for all grades. It was the first school in Midland County. Midland High School's history goes back to the establishment of Midland County back in 1885. The Associate Principal is Jared Andrews and the Academic Dean is Sara Anderson. Both Midland High School and Midland Freshman High School use the same school mascot, the Midland High Bulldog. Midland High School hosts only high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (10th-12th grades) as Midland Freshman High School serves as a feeder school hosting freshman high school students. The practice field of the Midland High football team Memorial Stadium has also received a new turf. Also, renovations to their large gym including new floors and new bleachers. In recent years, Midland High School has received major renovations including complete asbestos removal and new West Wing that houses science, math, and social studies classroom. The original Midland High School was built in 1926 and was moved twenty-three years later to a new building in 1949 where it currently sits today. Midland High School (officially Midland Senior High School) is a public high school located in Midland, Texas and is part of Midland Independent School District.

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