VISTA RIDGE H S

2,480 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Ridge High School, located in Cedar Park, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Leander Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programs, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career and technical education pathways. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Vista Ridge is highly active in extracurricular activities, boasting a strong reputation in athletics, fine arts, and various student-led organizations. The school’s culture is often characterized by a strong sense of community spirit—frequently associated with its mascot, the Ranger—and a dedicated faculty focused on student holistic development. As part of the rapidly growing Cedar Park area, Vista Ridge continues to be a central hub for student achievement and community engagement in the region.

2,480

Total Students

161.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISTA RIDGE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,061
Hispanic	655
Black	88
Asian	526
Two or More	137
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,061 (42.8%)
Hispanic
655 (26.4%)
Asian
526 (21.2%)
Two or More
137 (5.5%)
Black
88 (3.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-1800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	161.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 562

Grade 10 602

Grade 11 684

Grade 12 632