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Vista Ridge High School vs. Cedar Park High School

Should you attend Vista Ridge High School or Cedar Park High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vista Ridge High School
200 S Vista Rdg
Leander, TX 78641
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cedar Park High School
2150 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Vista Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Cedar Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,617 students in grades 9-12, Vista Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,938 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,617 students
1,938 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Ridge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
126 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1878 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#1347 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in TX)
52%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in TX)
71%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in TX)
81%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in TX)
97%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cedar Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vista Ridge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedar Park High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
637
462
Grade 10 Students
714
493
Grade 11 Students
644
484
Grade 12 Students
622
499

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedar Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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