Cedars International Academy

The Cedars International Academy district in Texas consists of two schools: Cedars International Academy, an elementary school, and Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland, a high school. While the elementary school struggles with overall academic performance, the high school stands out as a strong performer, with high proficiency rates on state exams and an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate.

The high school, Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland, has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.4 and spends significantly more per student ($16,529) compared to the elementary school ($10,002). This investment in resources may contribute to the school's academic success, as evidenced by its higher-than-state-average proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams. In contrast, while Cedars International Academy struggles overall, it does show some bright spots, such as strong reading proficiency rates in 6th and 8th grades and a high Algebra I proficiency rate.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 80.89% at the elementary school and 65.77% at the high school. This suggests that the schools may face additional challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, and may require targeted resources and interventions to address these socioeconomic factors. The contrast in performance between the two schools within the Cedars International Academy district also presents an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing to improve outcomes across the district.