- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480023213382Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland ranks #5 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Cedars International Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480023213382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480023213382 · Austin, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
116 enr · 8.3:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedars International Academy (408 students)
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland compares
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedars International Academy reports $15,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 8.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland ranks #5 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedars International Academy?
Besides Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland, Cedars International Academy also operates Cedars International Academy (408 students). See the Cedars International Academy district page for the complete list.