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Cinco Ranch H S

Grades 09–12 · High · Katy, TX · NCES 482517008271

At a glance

Reported students

3,740

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

224.47

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

982.5

Cinco Ranch H S: 3,740 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
3,475
Teachers (FTE)
196.8
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about Cinco Ranch H S

Cinco Ranch H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Katy. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Katy ISD. NCES reports 3,740 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 35 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cinco Ranch H S

  1. 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 224.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.2%
Students with disabilities
7.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
36.8%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
7.8
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
1.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White36.7%
  • Hispanic34.4%
  • Black9.5%
  • Asian14.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

35 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Cinco Ranch H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Tompkins H S

High · Katy ISD

09–123,1552.2 mi
Seven Lakes H S

High · Katy ISD

09–123,7733.1 mi
Taylor H S

High · Katy ISD

09–123,3843.6 mi
Arthur Miller Career Center

High · Katy ISD

09–1203.9 mi
Harmony School of Innovation - Katy

High · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston West

08–128763.9 mi
Opport Awareness Ctr

High · Katy ISD

06–121704 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Cinco Ranch H S

What grades does Cinco Ranch H S serve?

Cinco Ranch H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Katy ISD.

How many students attend Cinco Ranch H S?

Cinco Ranch H S reported 3,740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,475 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cinco Ranch H S?

The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 3,740 students and 224.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cinco Ranch H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cinco Ranch H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Katy ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cinco Ranch H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cinco Ranch H S in?

Cinco Ranch H S is part of Katy ISD, based in Katy, TX, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cinco Ranch H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tompkins H S (2.2 mi), Seven Lakes H S (3.1 mi), Taylor H S (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.