Overview
CYPRESS RIDGE H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 2,891 students. It is part of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,891 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77041
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481611009266
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,891
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino61.0%
Black / African American9.4%
Asian18.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)