As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Cy-fair High School and Cypress Ridge High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.
Cy-fair High School’s regular student population is 3,213 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cypress Ridge High School is 2,860 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11 students/teacher ratio.
Cy-fair High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 85 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Cypress Ridge High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 85 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 89 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Cy-fair High School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and with 25% student progress. Cypress Ridge High School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Cy-fair High School. They make up for 39.40% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (30.72%), African Americans (17.46%), Asians (8.40%), Two or More Races (3.39%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
At Cypress Ridge High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 62.73% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.45%), Whites or Caucasians (7.13%), Asians (6.61%), Two or More Races (1.99%) and Native Americans (0.94%).
Based on household incomes, the Cy-fair High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 51.01% compared to 79.37% at Cypress Ridge High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Cy-fair High School has 307 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.55% of student population. Cypress Ridge High School has significantly more ELLs at 695 or about 24.30% of student population.
Cy-fair High School’s bilingual students comprise 8.90%, gifted and talented students, 11.67%, while 10.46% are in the special education program. Cypress Ridge High School bilingual students comprise 23.18%, gifted and talented students, 5.14%, and 11.08% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.46% | 561 |
| Hispanic | 39.40% | 1,266 |
| White | 30.72% | 987 |
| Asian | 8.40% | 270 |
| Native American | 0.56% | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 109 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,213 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.01% | 1,639 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.55% | 307 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,213 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.45% | 585 |
| Hispanic | 62.73% | 1,794 |
| White | 7.13% | 204 |
| Asian | 6.61% | 189 |
| Native American | 0.94% | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 57 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,860 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 79.37% | 2,270 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.30% | 695 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,860 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.90% | 286 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.67% | 375 |
| Special Education | 10.46% | 336 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.47% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,213 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.18% | 663 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.14% | 147 |
| Special Education | 11.08% | 317 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.38% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,860 |
Cy-fair High School's 211 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.7 years. Cypress Ridge High School's 260 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Cy-fair High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 41 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 55 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 52 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 48 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Cypress Ridge High School has 13 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 37 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 68 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 64 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 57 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 22 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Cy-fair High School employs 139 female teachers and 71 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 42 special education teachers are being assisted by 41 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs 12 staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Cypress Ridge High School employs 157 female teachers and 103 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 53 special education teachers are being assisted by 44 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs 11 staff members in the school administration department and 21 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.16% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.55% | 41 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.12% | 55 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.47% | 52 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.86% | 48 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.84% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 211 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.99% | 13 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.27% | 37 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.97% | 68 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.59% | 64 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.79% | 57 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.40% | 22 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 261 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 65.97% | 139 |
| Male Teachers | 34.03% | 72 |
| School Admin | 12 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 41 | |
| Special Education | 42 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 211 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.34% | 157 |
| Male Teachers | 39.66% | 103 |
| School Admin | 11 | |
| School Support | 21 | |
| Edu Aids | 44 | |
| Special Education | 53 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 261 |
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