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#1338 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 16% in state

Cypress Woods H S

High School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Cypress, TX

A Cypress-fairbanks ISD high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13550 WOODS SPILLANE BLVD, Cypress, TX 77429

  • Math 76% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.7 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation33.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,693
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Cypress Woods H S score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency76%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 80% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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

29.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cypress Woods 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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
33.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·57 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
The Connection School of HoustonPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–121.3 mi161Compare →
Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.4 mi137Compare →
Cy-fair H SEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.7 mi3,412Compare →
Cypress Ranch H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–123.2 mi3,498Compare →

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

About Cypress Woods H S

Cypress Woods H S is a public high school in Cypress, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 3,391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cypress Woods H S

What grades does Cypress Woods H S serve?

Cypress Woods H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cypress Woods H S?

Cypress Woods H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Woods H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Woods H S is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cypress Woods H S rank in TX?

Cypress Woods H S ranks #1,338 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cypress Woods H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Cypress Woods H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Woods H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cypress Woods H S has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cypress Woods H S a charter school?

No, Cypress Woods H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cypress Woods H S a Title I school?

No, Cypress Woods H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cypress Woods H S?

29.6% of students at Cypress Woods 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
3,391
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
220
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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