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#2868 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Cy-fair H S

High School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Cypress, TX

A Cypress-fairbanks ISD high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

22602 HEMPSTEAD HWY, Cypress, TX 77429

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation26%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$10,693
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Cy-fair H S score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cy-fair 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,931

Median home value

$342,300

Median rent

$1,684/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·58 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.5 mi137Compare →
Cypress Falls H SEnrollment path unverified6.69–122.0 mi2,989Compare →
Cypress Woods H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.7 mi3,391Compare →
The Connection School of HoustonPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–123.7 mi161Compare →

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.

Cypress-fairbanks ISD

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#27 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

Cy-fair H S is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cy-fair H S

Cy-fair H S is a public high school in Cypress, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 3,412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,868 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Cy-fair H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Cy-Fair High School is a secondary school located in Cypress, an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, near Houston 2. It is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) and is the only high school in the district with a hyphen in its official name 2. The school's mascot is the bobcat, and its colors are white and maroon 2. Classes are scheduled from 7:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. 2. The district offers various programs, including summer school for credit recovery, a Junior Police Academy for students ages 9–12, and virtual learning pathways 1. Recent district events include the Cy Falls HS Sky Dancer Spectacular and the HORIZONS Virtual Showcase 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.cfisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cy-fair H S

What grades does Cy-fair H S serve?

Cy-fair H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cy-fair H S?

Cy-fair H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cy-fair H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Cy-fair H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cy-fair H S rank in TX?

Cy-fair H S ranks #2,868 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cy-fair H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Cy-fair H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cy-fair H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cy-fair H S has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cy-fair H S a charter school?

No, Cy-fair H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cy-fair H S a Title I school?

No, Cy-fair H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cy-fair H S?

48.8% of students at Cy-fair 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
3,412
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
225
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 77429)
95,938
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
36.9
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 77429; 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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