Enrollment
116
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480023213382 Charter school
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland — Austin, TX
Federal NCES profile for Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 68
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cedars International Academy · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Texas average and 15% above the national baseline. The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cedars International Academy spends $14,750 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.9% from local sources (property taxes), 74.4% from the state, and 20.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,750
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 116 Top 9% in Texas — larger than 91% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 7.9:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.5% -4% vs state
NCES ID 480023213382
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 15.5%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedars International Academy, which includes Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland.
$14,750
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.9%
State 74.4%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland
How many students attend Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is 7.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
59.5% of students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
The largest demographic group at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.