Enrollment
3,740
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Katy, TX
Cinco Ranch H S
Federal NCES profile for Cinco Ranch H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482517008271
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cinco Ranch H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cinco Ranch H S has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cinco Ranch H S ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
210.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cinco Ranch H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cinco Ranch H S
Cinco Ranch H S is a large high school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 3,740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 68 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Katy H S (3,543 students) alongside Cinco Ranch H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cinco Ranch H S compares
Cinco Ranch H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,740 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,740
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 68 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 14.8%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Cinco Ranch H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Cinco Ranch H S.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
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.
How Cinco Ranch H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cinco Ranch H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,330
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cinco Ranch H S
How many students attend Cinco Ranch H S?
Cinco Ranch H S has 3,740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cinco Ranch H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cinco Ranch H S is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cinco Ranch H S?
33.1% of students at Cinco Ranch H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cinco Ranch H S?
The largest demographic group at Cinco Ranch H S is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cinco Ranch H S?
Cinco Ranch H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cinco Ranch H S rank among high schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cinco Ranch H S ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
Is Cinco Ranch H S a good school?
Cinco Ranch H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Cinco Ranch H S, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Katy H S (3,543 students), and Paetow H S (3,447 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.
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