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: Cypress Falls High School and Langham Creek 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.
Cypress Falls High School’s regular student population is 3,017 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Langham Creek High School is 3,009 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7 students/teacher ratio.
Cypress Falls 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 75 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Langham Creek High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Langham Creek High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Social Studies and with 25% student progress. Cypress Falls High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Cypress Falls High School. They make up for 56.45% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.38%), Whites or Caucasians (11.53%), Asians (7.03%), Two or More Races (2.88%) and Native Americans (0.73%).
The student population at Langham Creek High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 52.44%, followed by African Americans (18.11%), Whites or Caucasians (17.12%), Asians (9.17%), Two or More Races (2.56%) and Native Americans (0.50%).
Based on household incomes, Cypress Falls High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 63.37% compared to 58.33% at Langham Creek 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, Cypress Falls High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 20.42% of its student population compared to 14.49% at Langham Creek High School.
In addition, Cypress Falls High School has 19.22% bilingual students, 5.67% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.56% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Langham Creek High School with 13.43% bilingual students, 8.71% gifted and talented students and 10.20% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.38% | 645 |
| Hispanic | 56.45% | 1,703 |
| White | 11.53% | 348 |
| Asian | 7.03% | 212 |
| Native American | 0.73% | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 87 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,017 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.37% | 1,912 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.42% | 616 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,017 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.11% | 545 |
| Hispanic | 52.44% | 1,578 |
| White | 17.12% | 515 |
| Asian | 9.17% | 276 |
| Native American | 0.50% | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 77 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,009 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.33% | 1,755 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.49% | 436 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,009 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.22% | 580 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.67% | 171 |
| Special Education | 12.56% | 379 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.50% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,017 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 13.43% | 404 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.71% | 262 |
| Special Education | 10.20% | 307 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.52% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,009 |
Cypress Falls High School's 201 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.4 years. Langham Creek High School's 191 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Cypress Falls High School has 12 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 32 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 56 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 47 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 50 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Langham Creek High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 26 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 72 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 39 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 34 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Cypress Falls High School employs 119 female teachers and 81 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 40 special education teachers are being assisted by 34 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs 11 staff members in the school administration department and 22 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Langham Creek High School employs 111 female teachers and 79 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 33 special education teachers are being assisted by 43 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs ten staff members in the school administration department and 22 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.96% | 12 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.85% | 32 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.63% | 56 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.31% | 47 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.70% | 50 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.49% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 201 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.91% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.62% | 26 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.42% | 72 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.35% | 39 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.69% | 34 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.00% | 12 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 192 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.34% | 119 |
| Male Teachers | 40.66% | 82 |
| School Admin | 11 | |
| School Support | 23 | |
| Edu Aids | 33 | |
| Special Education | 39 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 201 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.40% | 112 |
| Male Teachers | 41.60% | 80 |
| School Admin | 11 | |
| School Support | 23 | |
| Edu Aids | 43 | |
| Special Education | 33 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 192 |
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