Cayuga High School is a public high school located in Cayuga, Texas. It is part of the Cayuga Independent School District located in northwestern Anderson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. During 2023-2024, Cayuga High School had an enrollment of 187 students and a student to teacher ratio of 10.55.
Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Cayuga High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cayuga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cayuga High School's student population of 190 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cayuga High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuga High School is 0.39, 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
#1481 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
77%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat/ladycat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuga High School's ranking?
Cayuga High School is ranked #1481 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cayuga High School often compared to?
Cayuga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neches High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cayuga High School?
The graduation rate of Cayuga High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cayuga High School?
190 students attend Cayuga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cayuga High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cayuga High School?
Cayuga High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cayuga High School offer ?
Cayuga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cayuga High School part of?
Cayuga High School is part of Cayuga Independent School District.
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