- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Cypress Falls H S
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Falls H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481611001148
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Falls H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #48 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Falls H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Falls H S ranks #48 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Cypress Falls H S held near 2,989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+124 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 191.1 → 206.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+124 students YoY 481611001148 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,018 enr · 15.8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Cypress Falls H S held near 2,989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+124 headcount). Teacher FTE added 191.1 → 206.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cypress Falls H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school
Cypress Falls H S
3,018 students
What this shows Cypress Falls H S reports 3,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Falls H S compares
Cypress Falls H S 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,018 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,018
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
657
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 21.4%
White 11.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Cypress Falls H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Falls H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Falls H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~3,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Falls H S
How many students attend Cypress Falls H S?
Cypress Falls H S has 3,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,865 (2022-23) → 2,989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+124).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Falls H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Falls H S is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Falls H S?
56.2% of students at Cypress Falls H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Falls H S?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Falls H S is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Falls H S?
Cypress Falls H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cypress Falls H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Falls H S ranks #48 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Cypress Falls 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.