Enrollment
2,480
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482703009436
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
165.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista Ridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista Ridge H S
Vista Ridge H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cedar Park, Texas, enrolling 2,480 students.
At 15:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,480 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) and Rouse H S (2,260 students) alongside Vista Ridge 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 Vista Ridge H S compares
Vista Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,641
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Vista Ridge H S.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~2,480 students)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vista Ridge H S a good school?
Vista Ridge H S earns 54/100 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 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.
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