Average
#3531 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland
High School · Cedars International Academy · Austin, TX
A Cedars International Academy charter high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6700 MIDDLE FISKVILLE RD, Austin, TX 78752
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$66,404
Median home value
$361,200
Median rent
$1,445/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 12 | 0.2 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Academy of Thought and Industry AustinPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| International H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–10 | 1.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Northeast Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 989 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cedars International Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is listed in CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Cedars International Academy, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,531 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland
What grades does Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland serve?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland rank in TX?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland ranks #3,531 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland a charter school?
Yes, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland a Title I school?
No, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland?
70.5% of students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland 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
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (512) 956-4406
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78752)
- 22,261
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 78752; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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