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Cypress Lakes High School

Public | 9-12 | 3369 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted April 20, 2013

In response to the parent posting of 4/19/13. As a teacher, I take offense to the broad brush with which you made your comments. While it apparent that you have encountered some difficulty in your dealings with the school, you can not state that all hightly professional teachers have left, nor can you characterize the athletic staff as not having the child's best interests at heart. I spend many more than 40 hours/week at this school, and will state emphatically that your perception is incorrect. Our staff is highly trained, professional and focused on the success of our students. You give no detail about lack of sensitivity or lack of teaching skills. I challenge you to fully investigate the quality of our staff and training before you make such allegations. You will find that perhaps you have commented out of ignorance, not facts.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 19, 2013

This school has really changed from last year. It seems the highly professional teachers are no longer there. The response time to emails/calls to teachers, prinicpals, counselors is very slow. Usually takes a week or so after a follow up email/call has been made. If your child plays a sport, be careful of the athletic staff as they do not have your child best interest at heart. The school would be better if some of the teachers would take a sensitivity training class & brush up on their teaching techniques.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2012

The teachers are very helpful and understanding. Cy-Lakes also offers numerous resources at its College and Career Center in order to inform parents about college options and help students with the college process. Great School!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 21, 2012

Cypress Lakes is a great school. The college and career center has a lot of helpful resources, and the counselor helps with information regarding the financial aid and admission processes. The school also has some amazing teachers although there are some who need improvement. (Which school does NOT have teachers who need work?) Anyway, Lakes is still young, but the school spirit is strong. Proud to be red and silver!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 21, 2012

Cy Lakes High School is a great school for students to attend, it may be busy every now and then but its a great school to be in. the people are funny, the teachers are ok, but the education is great
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 31, 2011

The school staff could care less about me as a student! The school counselors ignore me when I try to setup a meeting. They don't care what I have to say, and won't help me out with my troubles.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 27, 2009

This is good school theirs alot a resourses that the student can use.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 19, 2009

I think Cypress lakes is a good and excellent school, I'm just going to begin studying there so I hope that It's good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2009

Cypress Lakes is a good school. I'm a sophmore and I'am part of the first graduating class. Go Class of 2011!! So, I would recommend your child going to Cy-Lakes. It's a new school, clean enviorment, great academics/extra curricular activities. And, lot's of fun! GO Spartans!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2009

Cy Lakes is great! The teachers are easy to talk to and contact if you need to. The college and career center is a BIG plus! Ms. Gauthey is really into helping these kids make it to college! Go Spartans!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2008

Awesome school! Great school spirit, like on spirit day, almost everyone was dressed in red (one of our school colors).There are great teachers and so-so teachers. I think its pretty safe and its not just because its a new school. Im proud to go to Cy-lakes and to be a spartan! WOOT WOOT! GO SPARTANS!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

864 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

880 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

769 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

759 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

762 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

764 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

708 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

688 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

693 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

698 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
Black or African American64%
Asian89%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education45%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)26%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black or African American91%
Asian96%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education68%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education62%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Black or African American64%
Asian92%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education29%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female71%
Male82%
Black or African American70%
Asian96%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education44%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black or African American92%
Asian98%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American97%
Asian98%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asian88%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education58%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education82%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 53% 48%
White 21% 34%
Black 20% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5750 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
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Phone: (281) 856-3800

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