Serving 3,179 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Lakes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cypress Lakes High School's student population of 3,179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 216 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
216 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cypress Lakes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Lakes High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4091 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Lakes High School's ranking?
Cypress Lakes High School is ranked #4091 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Lakes High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cypress Lakes High School?
3,179 students attend Cypress Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cypress Lakes High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Lakes High School?
Cypress Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cypress Lakes High School offer ?
Cypress Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cypress Lakes High School part of?
Cypress Lakes High School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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