Cypress Creek High School is located in Orlando, Florida, and serves students in grades 9 through 12. Cypress Creek is an IB World School with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. As an IB World School, CCHS is a local magnet school allowing students from other Orange County, Florida schools to attend.
Serving 3,435 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Creek High School's student population of 3,435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Black, Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Bear Down and THRIVE!
School Rankings
Cypress Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Creek High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3103 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
68%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Creek High School's ranking?
Cypress Creek High School is ranked #3103 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Creek High School often compared to?
Cypress Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Creek High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cypress Creek High School?
3,435 students attend Cypress Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cypress Creek High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Creek High School?
Cypress Creek High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Creek High School offer ?
Cypress Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Creek High School part of?
Cypress Creek High School is part of Orange School District.
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