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#3890 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 46% in state
Cypress Creek H S
High School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Houston, TX
A Cypress-fairbanks ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9815 GRANT RD, Houston, TX 77070
- Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cypress Creek H S score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cypress Creek H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,440
Median home value
$264,300
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| The Banff SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Ischool High at University ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Houston Adventist AcadmeyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cypress-fairbanks ISD
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #37 of 88
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cypress Creek H S is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cypress Creek H S
Cypress Creek H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 3,239 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,890 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cypress Creek H S
What grades does Cypress Creek H S serve?
Cypress Creek H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cypress Creek H S?
Cypress Creek H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cypress Creek H S rank in TX?
Cypress Creek H S ranks #3,890 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cypress Creek H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Cypress Creek H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cypress Creek H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cypress Creek H S has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cypress Creek H S a charter school?
No, Cypress Creek H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cypress Creek H S a Title I school?
No, Cypress Creek H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cypress Creek H S?
63.2% of students at Cypress Creek H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 219
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (281) 897-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77070)
- 57,645
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77070; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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