Summary:
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) in Texas oversees 13 high schools serving grades 9-12, offering a diverse range of educational experiences across a large suburban area near Houston.
This district shows a clear divide in performance. Bridgeland High School is the standout top performer, consistently ranking in the top 4% of Texas high schools with exceptional test scores in Biology (94.47%) and U.S. History (92.73%). Close behind are Cypress Woods High School and Cypress Ranch High School, both ranking in the top 7% statewide with graduation rates above 96%. At the other end, Cypress Ridge High School struggles significantly, ranking in the 41st percentile with only 36.49% of students proficient in Algebra I. Interestingly, Cypress Ridge has the highest per-student spending ($10,243) and the smallest class sizes (10.9:1 student-teacher ratio), while top-ranked Bridgeland has the lowest spending ($8,969) and larger classes (17.1:1). This shows that more money and smaller classes do not automatically lead to better results.
Key metrics highlight the range across the district. Graduation rates vary from a high of 97.6% at Cypress Woods to a low of 88.3% at Cypress Lakes High School, while dropout rates range from 0.1% to 2.9%. The percentage of economically disadvantaged students spans from just 17.86% at Bridgeland to 79.38% at Cypress Ridge, a gap that strongly correlates with academic outcomes. Schools like Cy-Fair High School and Langham Creek High School represent a "middle tier," achieving above-average results despite moderate economic challenges. The top three schools have maintained their high rankings for three consecutive years, while lower-ranked schools like Cypress Ridge and Cypress Springs High School have seen declines, suggesting that socioeconomic factors are a primary driver of the academic disparities within this district.
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