Cypress Falls High School is a secondary school in an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, United States. The current principal is Becky Denton. Cypress Falls is part of the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, which started during the late 19th century with a school named "The Cypress School".
Serving 3,018 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Falls High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,018 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cypress Falls High School serves the south part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cypress Falls High School's student population of 3,018 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 201 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,018 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
Cypress Falls High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Falls High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2803 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Falls High School's ranking?
Cypress Falls High School is ranked #2803 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cypress Falls High School often compared to?
Cypress Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langham Creek High School, Cypress Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Falls High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Cypress Falls High School?
3,018 students attend Cypress Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cypress Falls High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Falls High School?
Cypress Falls High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cypress Falls High School offer ?
Cypress Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cypress Falls High School part of?
Cypress Falls High School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cypress Falls High School located?
Cypress Falls High School is located in the Cypress Falls Estates neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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