Cy-Fair High School is a secondary school located in Cypress, which is an unincorporated place in Harris County, Texas, near Houston. The school is located along U.S. Highway 290 and is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
Serving 3,412 students in grades 9-12, Cy-fair High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cy-fair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cy-fair High School's student population of 3,412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 226 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
226 teachers
Year Founded
1935
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Cy-fair High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cy-fair High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1546 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cy-fair High School's ranking?
Cy-fair High School is ranked #1546 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cy-fair High School?
The graduation rate of Cy-fair High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cy-fair High School?
3,412 students attend Cy-fair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cy-fair High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cy-fair High School?
Cy-fair High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cy-fair High School offer ?
Cy-fair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cy-fair High School part of?
Cy-fair High School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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