High Schools in Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)

The Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two high schools: Cedar Hill High School and Cedar Hill Collegiate High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, they exhibit stark differences in their academic performance and student outcomes.

Cedar Hill Collegiate High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Texas high schools. With a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, the school's students significantly outperform their peers at Cedar Hill High School and the district as a whole on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, often exceeding 90% proficiency. In contrast, Cedar Hill High School has a lower graduation rate of 87% and a 3% dropout rate.

The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Cedar Hill High School has a predominantly African American student population (70.6%), while Cedar Hill Collegiate High School has a more diverse student body with 47.7% African American, 40.1% Hispanic, and 4.8% White students. Additionally, Cedar Hill High School has a higher percentage of students (67.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Cedar Hill Collegiate High School (40.8%). Despite these disparities, Cedar Hill Collegiate High School spends less per student ($7,525) than Cedar Hill High School ($9,709), suggesting that the former is providing a more effective educational experience for its students.