- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Katy, TX
Cypress Lakes H S
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Lakes H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481611011254
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Lakes H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Lakes H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Lakes H S ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611011254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Cypress Lakes H S held near 3,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 216.4 → 217.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+77 students YoY 481611011254 · Katy, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,175 enr · 14.7:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Cypress Lakes H S held near 3,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 216.4 → 217.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cypress Lakes 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 Lakes H S
3,175 students
What this shows Cypress Lakes H S reports 3,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Lakes H S compares
Cypress Lakes 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,175 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,175
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% 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
Counselors7.9 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
450
in-school suspensions + 322 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 27.5%
White 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Cypress Lakes H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Lakes 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Lakes 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 (~3,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Lakes H S
How many students attend Cypress Lakes H S?
Cypress Lakes H S has 3,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,179 (2022-23) → 3,256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Lakes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Lakes H S is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Lakes H S?
63.0% of students at Cypress Lakes H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Lakes H S?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Lakes H S is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Lakes H S?
Cypress Lakes H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lakes H S rank among high schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Lakes H S ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Cypress Lakes 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.