- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cypress, TX
Cypress Ranch H S
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Ranch H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481611011253
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Ranch H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Ranch H S has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Ranch H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611011253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Cypress Ranch H S held near 3,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-129 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 214.4 → 216.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-129 students YoY 481611011253 · Cypress, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,463 enr · 16.2:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Cypress Ranch H S held near 3,498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-129 headcount). Teacher FTE added 214.4 → 216.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cypress Ranch 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
- This school
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
- Cy-Fair H S
Cy-Fair H S
3,216 students
What this shows Cypress Ranch H S reports 3,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Ranch H S compares
Cypress Ranch 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,463 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,463
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
412
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 22.6%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Cypress Ranch H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Ranch H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Similar size | Similar 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 |
| Cy-Fair H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Ranch 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
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~3,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Ranch H S
How many students attend Cypress Ranch H S?
Cypress Ranch H S has 3,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,627 (2022-23) → 3,498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-129).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Ranch H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Ranch H S is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Ranch H S?
23.1% of students at Cypress Ranch H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Ranch H S?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Ranch H S is White at 28.6% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Ranch H S?
Cypress Ranch H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cypress Ranch H S rank among high schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Ranch H S ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Cypress Ranch H S, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Jersey Village H S (3,323 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.