Cypress Lakes High School is a secondary school located in an unincorporated area in Harris County, Texas, near Houston and with a Katy postal address.
Serving 3,175 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Lakes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 94% 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: 3,175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cypress Lakes High School serves the southwest part of Katy, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 14.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cypress Lakes High School's student population of 3,175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 214 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
214 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Cypress Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Lakes High School is 0.60, 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
#4597 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Lakes High School's ranking?
Cypress Lakes High School is ranked #4597 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Lakes High School is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Cypress Lakes High School?
3,175 students attend Cypress Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cypress Lakes High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Lakes High School?
Cypress Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cypress Lakes High School offer ?
Cypress Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cypress Lakes High School part of?
Cypress Lakes High School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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