Enrollment
3,216
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cypress, TX
Cy-Fair H S
Federal NCES profile for Cy-Fair H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481611001182
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cy-Fair H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cy-Fair H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cy-Fair H S ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
216.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cy-Fair H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cy-Fair H S
Cy-Fair H S is a large high school in Cypress, Texas, enrolling 3,216 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,216 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Cypress-Fairbanks Isd spends $10,232 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students) and Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students) alongside Cy-Fair 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 Cy-Fair H S compares
Cy-Fair 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,216 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,216
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,232
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
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
411
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 30.7%
African American 17.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Cy-Fair H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd, which includes Cy-Fair H S.
$10,232
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 28.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Cy-Fair H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cy-Fair H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~3,216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cy-Fair H S
How many students attend Cy-Fair H S?
Cy-Fair H S has 3,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cypress, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cy-Fair H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cy-Fair H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cy-Fair H S?
39.1% of students at Cy-Fair H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cy-Fair H S?
The largest demographic group at Cy-Fair H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cy-Fair H S?
Cy-Fair H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cy-Fair H S rank among high schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Cy-Fair H S ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
Is Cy-Fair H S a good school?
Cy-Fair H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Cy-Fair H S, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.
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