Is Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland a good school?

Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland ranks 353 rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland.

What is the racial makeup of Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland?

Students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland are 74% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Summary:

Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is a public charter high school in Austin, Texas, serving 111 students in grades 9-12. This school is part of the University Of Texas University Charter School district, which is ranked 380 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland stands out for its high graduation rates, ranging from 96.2% to 100% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also maintains low dropout rates, from 0% to 0.8%. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is mixed, with some subject areas like U.S. History and English II Reading performing above state and district averages, while others like Algebra I are below average. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.77% to 76.11% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland generally performs better than lower-ranked schools like Settlement Home and Graduation Prep Academy Navarro, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Idea Rundberg College Preparatory and McCallum High School. The school faces challenges in addressing performance gaps among its diverse student population, particularly for Hispanic and African American students, as well as special populations like English Language Learners and students with special education needs.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752

(512) 956-4406

District: Cedars International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
353^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,529

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.1%

White:

15.2%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.1%), White (15.2%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland is $16,529.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland 353^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cedars International Academy 380^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.54	1242^nd	2193	43.4%

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Rank History for all high school students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	75.23	269^th	1857	85.5%
2021	31.17	1288^th	1861	30.8%
2022	51.00	854^th	1876	54.5%
2023	49.45	942^nd	1961	52.0%
2024	73.32	353^rd	1987	82.2%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.59	76^th	1113	93.2%
2019	87.44	77^th	1136	93.2%
2021	21.68	1026^th	1195	14.1%
2022	44.96	517^th	1278	59.5%
2023	43.03	611^th	1371	55.4%
2024	57.93	359^th	1435	75.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.67	11^th	1347	99.2%
2019	98.55	22^nd	1357	98.4%
2021	47.39	584^th	1382	57.7%
2022	42.32	719^th	1418	49.3%
2023	45.21	684^th	1478	53.7%
2024	70.71	242^nd	1547	84.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.97	213^th	1794	88.1%
2019	76.32	209^th	1818	88.5%
2021	34.41	1248^th	1848	32.5%
2022	55.55	607^th	1847	67.1%
2023	49.54	809^th	1897	57.4%
2024	65.53	371^st	1883	80.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.23	565^th	1781	68.3%
2019	59.80	634^th	1798	64.7%
2021	40.87	1084^th	1815	40.3%
2022	51.09	859^th	1841	53.3%
2023	58.47	685^th	1891	63.8%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.58	383^rd	1784	78.5%
2019	74.39	234^th	1810	87.1%
2021	23.80	1483^rd	1829	18.9%
2022	38.98	1022^nd	1837	44.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.67	174^th	1803	90.3%
2019	82.13	173^rd	1824	90.5%
2021	28.61	1329^th	1840	27.8%
2022	50.78	780^th	1853	57.9%
2023	39.30	1128^th	1913	41.0%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.80	433^rd	486	10.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.18	203^rd	1013	80.0%
2019	64.92	268^th	1024	73.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.01	225^th	1691	86.7%
2019	71.01	322^nd	1714	81.2%
2021	24.71	1358^th	1743	22.1%
2022	49.64	748^th	1762	57.5%
2023	47.09	873^rd	1820	52.0%
2024	64.30	397^th	1804	78.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.73	161^st	1539	89.5%
2019	93.31	11^th	1526	99.3%
2023	93.49	1^st	1576	99.9%
2024	50.38	723^rd	1556	53.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	13	17	4	48	2	84
2018	19	20	6	68	3	116
2019	30	16	6	92	4	148
2020	25	9	3	69	3	109
2021	18	9	3	84	2	116
2022	16	6	1	88	2	113
2023	17	8	0	83	3	111
2024	17	9	0	83	3	112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	84	10.7	7.8	47.6
2018	116	10.4	11.1	71.6
2019	148	12.3	12.0	66.2
2020	109	13.9	7.8	65.1
2021	116	12.5	9.2	75.9
2022	113	13.8	8.1	76.1
2023	111	14.9	7.4	65.8
2024	112	14.2	7.8	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	84	10.7	7.8	47.6
2018	116	10.4	11.1	71.6
2019	148	12.3	12.0	66.2
2020	109	13.9	7.8	65.1
2021	116	12.5	9.2	75.9
2022	113	13.8	8.1	76.1
2023	111	14.9	7.4	65.8
2024	112	14.2	7.8	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,426 (11.4%)	$11,079 (88.6%)	$12,506
2020	$2,481 (14.4%)	$14,779 (85.6%)	$17,260
2021	$2,147 (13.0%)	$14,382 (87.0%)	$16,529

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 942^nd of 1961 High schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland)	87	19	68%
End of Course Algebra I (Cedars International Academy)	87	43	44%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland)	83	59	24%
End of Course Biology (Cedars International Academy)	83	59	24%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland)	47	59	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Cedars International Academy)	47	59	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland)	69	55	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Cedars International Academy)	69	55	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland)	100	76	24%
End of Course U.S. History (Cedars International Academy)	100	76	24%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	148	111	25%
African American	16	8	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	92	83	9.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	17	43.3%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	65.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland	Public, Charter	9-12	6700 Middle Fiskville Rd	Austin	78752	Travis County	Cedars International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 956-4406	112	14	7.8	70.5%	17 (15.2%)	9 (8.0%)	83 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	73.3	353^rd of 1987 public high schools	82.2%		49.4	942^nd of 1961 public high schools	52.0%	589	46.7	72.0	75.8	71.4	86.4	$16,529	$2,147	$14,382
Northeast Early College High School	Public	9-12	7104 Berkman Dr	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2523	989	67	14.8	91.7%	44 (4.4%)	85 (8.6%)	830 (83.9%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	7.6	1829^th of 1987 public high schools	8.0%		8.2	1786^th of 1961 public high schools	8.9%	43	7.3	24.4	16.9	21.7	37.9	$12,692	$1,307	$11,385
Diboll	Public, Charter	9-12	1015 Norwood Park Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 531-5500	69	4	17.2		15 (21.7%)	11 (15.9%)	42 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	1606^th of 1987 public high schools	19.2%					(n/a)	31.3	15.4		46.7
McCallum High School	Public	9-12	5600 Sunshine Dr	Austin	78756	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2519	1,861	103	18.1	20.7%	1,062 (57.1%)	105 (5.6%)	549 (29.5%)	38 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	100 (5.4%)	80.5	201^st of 1987 public high schools	89.9%		78.6	232^nd of 1961 public high schools	88.2%	31	52.9	81.8	78.8	82.3	85.7	$10,038	$475	$9,563
Greenleaf Ncc	Public, Charter	12	911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 366-5529	20			20.0%	13 (65.0%)	1 (5.0%)	4 (20.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
KIPP Austin Collegiate	Public, Charter	9-12	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-3586	823	66	12.5	93.9%	11 (1.3%)	31 (3.8%)	772 (93.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	40.1	1172^nd of 1987 public high schools	41.0%		39	1198^th of 1961 public high schools	38.9%	26	1.4	65.8	40.0	52.8	62.0	$12,434	$987	$11,447
Austin Achieve High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7424 E Hwy 290 Building 2	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	633	43	14.7	90.2%	14 (2.2%)	33 (5.2%)	585 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30	1409^th of 1987 public high schools	29.1%		29.2	1403^rd of 1961 public high schools	28.5%	6	6.9	27.4	44.2	50.0	61.8	$10,930	$2,281	$8,649
Navarro Early College High School	Public	9-12	1201 Peyton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2514	1,714	109	15.7	89.6%	38 (2.2%)	82 (4.8%)	1,557 (90.8%)	26 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	10.3	1781^st of 1987 public high schools	10.4%		13.6	1693^rd of 1961 public high schools	13.7%	88	10.7	24.7	18.4	30.6	43.4	$11,644	$1,045	$10,598
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro	Public	9-12	1201 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2896	69	4	17.6	69.6%	9 (13.0%)	5 (7.2%)	54 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	5.8	1866^th of 1987 public high schools	6.1%		3.7	1885^th of 1961 public high schools	3.9%	19	10.0		33.3	0.0	20.0	$10,186	$289	$9,897
Settlement Home	Public, Charter	8-12	1600 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 751-4534	25	4	6.2		6 (24.0%)	5 (20.0%)	13 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	47.6	991^st of 1987 public high schools	50.1%		30.4	1381^st of 1961 public high schools	29.6%	390		80.0	60.0	54.6	40.0	$16,877	$2,546	$14,331

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