Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4702 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
16%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland's ranking?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is ranked #4702 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland?
The graduation rate of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland?
116 students attend Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland offer ?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland part of?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is part of Cedars International Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland located?
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is located in the Highland neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland.
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