Cinco Ranch High School

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Cinco Ranch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd,  Katy, TX
Katy Independent School District
4.1
3.1
3,740 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

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
78%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
224
Full Time Teachers
224
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
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

Source: GreatSchools
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
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
36.7%
Hispanic
34.4%
Asian
14.8%
Black
9.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
<1%
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 1,324 Students
University of Texas - Austin 1,256 Students
University of Houston 1,074 Students
Rice University 681 Students
Baylor University 570 Students
Texas State University 531 Students
Texas Tech University 501 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 364 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 287 Students
University of Oklahoma 257 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 429 Students
Biology 334 Students
Psychology 319 Students
Computer Science 203 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 180 Students
Nursing 171 Students
Finance 155 Students
Mechanical Engineering 155 Students
Engineering 127 Students
Marketing 122 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 656 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/8/2026
It is a good highschool. In general people are kind and respectful. The school has a good Advanced Placement program that definetely prepares each student for college.
3.0 Senior
1/21/2026
Academics are good if you sign up for KAP classes, aca classes are weak and teachers are not very good
5.0 Junior
5/28/2025
I was always excited about high school, and Cinco didn't let me down. The pep rallies and dances were always fun and enjoyable. The teachers were nice and understanding as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 23 Reviews
3.0 student
4/30/2026
Cinco Ranch is a pretty decent high school as far as Katy ISD schools go but it's at the lower end of the better Katy schools. It doesn't quite make the top tier that Jordan, Seven Lakes, and Tompkins are in but it's solid.
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...

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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 3,740 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% 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 28. The average home value in this area is $426,189. Discover additional schools in the area, like Obra D. Tompkins High School, Seven Lakes High School, St. John XXIII College Preparatory, 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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