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 3,216 students in grades 9-12, Cy-fair 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 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 69% 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: 3,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cy-fair High School's student population of 3,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 211 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
211 teachers
Year Founded
1935
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cy-fair High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 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
#1985 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
31%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cy-fair High School's ranking?
Cy-fair High School is ranked #1985 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cy-fair High School?
3,216 students attend Cy-fair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cy-fair High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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