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 Park 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.
Cypress Park High School’s regular student population is 3,117 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 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.
Cypress Park 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 77 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 89 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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 | 77 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| Overall | 85 |
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. Cypress Park High School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth. 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 Cypress Park High School. They make up for 57.27% of student population, followed by African Americans (29.29%), Whites or Caucasians (5.52%), Asians (4.88%), Two or More Races (2.37%) and Native Americans (0.48%).
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 Cypress Park High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 71.51% 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, Cypress Park High School has 610 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 19.57% of student population. Cypress Ridge High School has significantly more ELLs at 695 or about 24.30% of student population.
In addition, Cypress Park High School has 16.55% bilingual students, 3.98% are in the gifted and talented program, while 9.21% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Cypress Ridge High School with 23.18% bilingual students, 5.14% gifted and talented students and 11.08% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 29.29% | 913 |
| Hispanic | 57.27% | 1,785 |
| White | 5.52% | 172 |
| Asian | 4.88% | 152 |
| Native American | 0.48% | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 74 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,117 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.51% | 2,229 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.57% | 610 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,117 |
| 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 | 16.55% | 516 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.98% | 124 |
| Special Education | 9.21% | 287 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.51% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,117 |
| 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 |
Cypress Park High School's 194 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.3 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, Cypress Park High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 23 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 48 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 51 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 56 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 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. Cypress Park High School employs 115 female teachers and 79 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 37 special education teachers are being assisted by 25 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs ten staff members in the school administration department and 25 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 | 2.67% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.77% | 23 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.67% | 48 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.31% | 51 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.78% | 56 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.86% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 195 |
| 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 | 59.35% | 116 |
| Male Teachers | 40.65% | 79 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 25 | |
| Edu Aids | 25 | |
| Special Education | 36 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 195 |
| 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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