- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Park, TX
Vista Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Vista Ridge 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 482703009436
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Ridge 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.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Ridge H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Ridge H S ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Vista Ridge H S held near 2,617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 165.6 → 169.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482703009436 · Cedar Park, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,480 enr · 15:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Vandegrift H S (2,437 students)
Vista Ridge H S held near 2,617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 165.6 → 169.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vista Ridge H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- Glenn H S
Glenn H S
2,024 students
What this shows Vista Ridge H S reports 2,480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Ridge H S compares
Vista Ridge 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,480 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,480
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors6.4 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Asian 21.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Vista Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista Ridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandegrift H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Ridge H S
How many students attend Vista Ridge H S?
Vista Ridge H S has 2,480 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,646 (2022-23) → 2,617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Ridge H S is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Ridge H S?
12.8% of students at Vista Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Vista Ridge H S is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Ridge H S?
Vista Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Vista Ridge H S rank among public schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Ridge H S ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Cedar Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Vista Ridge H S, Leander Isd also operates Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), Rouse H S (2,260 students), and Cedar Park H S (2,155 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.