Serving 2,865 students in grades 9-12, Cypress High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cypress High School's student population of 2,865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress High School's ranking?
Cypress High School is ranked #1501 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cypress High School often compared to?
Cypress High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cypress High School?
2,865 students attend Cypress High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cypress High School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress High School?
Cypress High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cypress High School offer ?
Cypress High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cypress High School part of?
Cypress High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
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