Cinco Ranch High School

Cinco Ranch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd,  Katy, TX
Katy Independent School District
4.1
3.1
3,754 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
218
Full Time Teachers
218
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
86.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
34%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
488:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
38.9%
Hispanic
32.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
Black
9.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Best Public HS in Texas
#41 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#72 Best HS For Stem in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 1,249 Students
University of Texas - Austin 1,190 Students
University of Houston 1,025 Students
Rice University 655 Students
Baylor University 558 Students
Texas State University 488 Students
Texas Tech University 458 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 358 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 252 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 245 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 404 Students
Biology 324 Students
Psychology 290 Students
Computer Science 200 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 180 Students
Nursing 162 Students
Mechanical Engineering 147 Students
Finance 137 Students
Engineering 119 Students
Marketing 115 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 682 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
5/9/2025
Cinco ranch high school is a good school. It is very competitive, and teaches us well. Most kids do well in their future careers because it prepares them for life.
5.0 Senior
12/13/2024
Great school overall and I've made some lifelong friends from my four years here even without a social circle from a close middle school.
5.0 Freshman
8/1/2024
Cinco Ranch Highschool is one of the top schools in my area because based on their educational ways they teach me and my classmates.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/26/2023
Not like it used to be. Unprofessional teachers, counselors, and coaches. Coaches lead by playing mental games with students/athletes. Due to a teacher/coach employee shortage, the new principal chooses to be in denial and pretends everything is fine. Students aren't a priority in this school. Very...
1.0 parent
1/2/2023
Preposterous! This school started flooding like a wet coochie on a friday night. Water poured from the ceiling flooding the school and students were not allowed to leave the building. There was also a foul stench slithering down the halls- come to find out it was a moldy piece of cheese put in the b...
1.0 parent
10/5/2022
HORRIBLE!! These “educators” DO NOT care about the student and if they pass or fail. The teachers will not communicate with you. These people will never give you a heads up there’s a problem w your child’s grades but will happily send you an email AFTER they fail. Please note they charge for summer...
1.0 parent
9/28/2022
I hate it here it so strict and annoying they need to chill kids are going up they need more freedom

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Cinco Ranch High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Katy, TX and is served by the Katy Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,754 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Cinco Ranch High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $431,835. Discover additional schools in the area, like Obra D. Tompkins High School, St. John XXIII College Preparatory, Mirus Academy, and more. Learn more about what Katy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cinco Ranch High School.

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