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{{Short description|Public school in Texas, United States}}
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|name = Cypress Woods High School
|name = Cypress Woods High School
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|grades = 9–12
|grades = 9–12
|president =
|president =
|principal = Gary Kinninger
|principal = Lloyd Turner
|head of school =
|head of school =
|dean =
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| enrollment = 3,431 (2018{{ndash}}19){{NCES School ID|481611011252|school_name=CYPRESS WOODS H S|access_date=May 4, 2020|do_not_render=y|ref_name=NCES}}
| enrollment = 3,391 (2023{{ndash}}2024){{NCES School ID|481611011252|school_name=CYPRESS WOODS H S|access_date=December 9, 2024|do_not_render=y|ref_name=NCES}}
| faculty = 205.41 [[Full-time equivalent|FTE]] (2018{{ndash}}19)<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 220.13 [[Full-time equivalent|FTE]]<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 16.70 (2018{{ndash}}19)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 15.40<ref name=NCES/>
|athletics = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] 6A
|athletics = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] 6A
|colors = {{Color box|#990000|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#cfb53b|border=darkgray}} Crimson Red and Gold
|colors = {{Color box|#990000|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#cfb53b|border=darkgray}} Crimson Red and Gold
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'''Cypress Woods High School''', commonly known as Cy Woods, is a [[secondary school]] located in [[Cypress, Texas|Cypress]], which is an unincorporated area of [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]], United States, near [[Houston, Texas|Houston]].
'''Cypress Woods High School''', commonly known as Cy Woods, is a [[secondary school]] located in [[Cypress, Texas|Cypress]], which is an unincorporated area of [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], [[Texas]], United States, near [[Houston, Texas|Houston]].


The principal of Cypress Woods is Gary Kinninger. The school mascot is the Wildcat.<ref name="mascot and colors">{{cite web| url=http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/5220/5164/ | format=PDF | title=Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School Mascots and Colors | publisher=Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District | access-date=2016-02-05}}</ref>
Since the start of the 2023-2024 School Year, the principal of Cypress Woods is Lloyd Turner, who was the principal for Aragon Middle School.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CFISD names new principal for Cypress Woods High School |url=https://www.cfisd.net/site/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfisd.net%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageType%3D3%26DomainID%3D4%26ModuleInstanceID%3D20388%26ViewID%3D6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108%26RenderLoc%3D0%26FlexDataID%3D43451%26PageID%3D1 |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=www.cfisd.net |language=en}}</ref> The school mascot is the Wildcat.<ref name="mascot and colors">{{cite web| url=http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/5220/5164/ | format=PDF | title=Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School Mascots and Colors | publisher=Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District | access-date=2016-02-05}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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The first group of students joined the administration in selecting the school's mascot, Wildcats, prior to the school's opening. The board of trustees approved crimson red and gold as the school's colors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfisd.net/newsmedia/press/0804wood.htm |title=CFISD Names Next High School 'Cypress Woods' |date=2004-08-10 |publisher=Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060308173905/http://www.cfisd.net/newsmedia/press/0804wood.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2006 }}</ref>
The first group of students joined the administration in selecting the school's mascot, Wildcats, prior to the school's opening. The board of trustees approved crimson red and gold as the school's colors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfisd.net/newsmedia/press/0804wood.htm |title=CFISD Names Next High School 'Cypress Woods' |date=2004-08-10 |publisher=Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060308173905/http://www.cfisd.net/newsmedia/press/0804wood.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2006 }}</ref>


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== Campus ==
In 2017, as part of high school rezoning, a portion of Cypress Woods's attendance zone will be reassigned to [[Cypress Ranch High School]], and vice versa.<ref name="Bairdzoning">{{cite web|author=Baird, Annette|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Rezoning-paves-way-for-new-Cy-Fair-high-schools-6801446.php|title=Rezoning paves way for new Cy-Fair high schools|publisher=Cypress Creek Mirror at the [[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2016-02-22|access-date=2016-12-26}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/19074/5036/5036/ Final Recommendation 1-11-16]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved on January 5, 2016. This document shows changes in attendance zones between 2015–2016 and 2017–2018.</ref>
The Campus layout was the third of five CFISD High Schools to use a similar layout, reminiscent of a mall, with [[Cypress Springs High School|Cy-Springs]] and [[Cypress Ridge High School|Cy-Ridge]] opening before in 1997 and 2002, respectfully, and [[Cypress Lakes High School|Cy-Lakes]], and [[Cypress Ranch High School|Cy-Ranch]] opening after in 2008.


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== Campus ==
The school shares a campus with Robison Elementary School and Spillane Middle School; this campus takes up {{convert|182|acre|ha}} of space.<ref>{{cite news|author=Dockery, Kentesheia|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Into-the-Woods-Cy-Fair-all-set-to-open-9643903.php|title=Into the Woods- Cy-Fair all set to open district's eighth high school in August|newspaper=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2006-07-04|access-date=2016-12-29}}</ref> The [[Carlton Banks]] Center (colloquially the Carlton Center) is connected to the high school building and provides pre-vocational programs for students with disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://carlton.cfisd.net/en/|title=Carlton :: Home|website=carlton.cfisd.net|language=en|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref>
The school shares a campus with Robison Elementary School and Spillane Middle School; this campus takes up {{convert|182|acre|ha}} of space.<ref>{{cite news|author=Dockery, Kentesheia|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Into-the-Woods-Cy-Fair-all-set-to-open-9643903.php|title=Into the Woods- Cy-Fair all set to open district's eighth high school in August|newspaper=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2006-07-04|access-date=2016-12-29}}</ref> The [[Carlton Banks]] Center (colloquially the Carlton Center) is connected to the high school building and provides pre-vocational programs for students with disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://carlton.cfisd.net/en/|title=Carlton :: Home|website=carlton.cfisd.net|language=en|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref>
The school participates in a variety of varsity level sports at the 6A level and club level. The 6A sports include: baseball; basketball; cross country; football; golf; soccer; softball; tennis; swimming and diving; track and field; volleyball; and wrestling.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cypress Woods High School Athletic Teams |url=https://cywoods.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/athletics/teams/ |publisher=CFISD |access-date=25 June 2019}}</ref> The club sports include: bowling; fishing; ice hockey; lacrosse; and water polo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cypress Woods High School Clubs |url=https://cywoods.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/student-life/clubs/ |publisher=CFISD |access-date=25 June 2019}}</ref>
The school participates in a variety of varsity level sports at the 6A level and club level. The 6A sports include: baseball; basketball; cross country; football; golf; soccer; softball; tennis; swimming and diving; track and field; volleyball; wrestling; and water polo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cypress Woods High School Athletic Teams |url=https://cywoods.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/athletics/teams/ |publisher=CFISD |access-date=25 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=UIL Water Polo |url=https://www.uiltexas.org/water-polo |publisher=UIL |access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref> The club sports include: bowling; fishing; ice hockey; and lacrosse.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cypress Woods High School Clubs |url=https://cywoods.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/student-life/clubs/ |publisher=CFISD |access-date=25 June 2019}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
For the 2018{{ndash}}19 school year, the school received an A grade from the [[Texas Education Agency]], with an overall score of 94 out of 100. The school received an A grade in each of the three performance domains, with a score of 95 for Student Achievement, 91 for School Progress, and 92 for Closing the Gaps. The school received five of the seven possible distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps. The school did not receive distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Science or Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading.<ref>{{cite web |title=CYPRESS WOODS H S |url=https://txschools.gov/schools/101907011/overview |website=Texas Education Agency |access-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref> In 2019, the school was the overall champion of the UIL state academic meet, with 105.5 points in total.<ref>{{Cite web|last=League|first=University Interscholastic|title=2019 Academic State Champions (overall school champions) — University Interscholastic League (UIL)|url=https://www.uiltexas.org/academics/state/academic-state-champions-2019#:~:text=View%20State%20Champions-,2019%20Academic%20State%20Champions%20(overall%20school%20champions),the%202018%20State%20Academic%20Championships.|access-date=2021-04-25|website=www.uiltexas.org|language=en}}</ref>
For the 2018{{ndash}}19 school year, the school received an A grade from the [[Texas Education Agency]], with an overall score of 94 out of 100. The school received an A grade in each of the three performance domains, with a score of 95 for Student Achievement, 91 for School Progress, and 92 for Closing the Gaps. The school received five of the seven possible distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps. The school did not receive distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Science or Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading.<ref>{{cite web |title=CYPRESS WOODS H S |url=https://txschools.gov/schools/101907011/overview |website=Texas Education Agency |access-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref> In 2019, the school was the overall champion of the UIL state academic meet, with 105.5 points in total.<ref>{{Cite web|last=League|first=University Interscholastic|title=2019 Academic State Champions (overall school champions) — University Interscholastic League (UIL)|url=https://www.uiltexas.org/academics/state/academic-state-champions-2019#:~:text=View%20State%20Champions-,2019%20Academic%20State%20Champions%20(overall%20school%20champions),the%202018%20State%20Academic%20Championships.|access-date=2021-04-25|website=www.uiltexas.org|language=en}}</ref>

==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The demographic breakdown of the 3,548 students enrolled for 2017{{ndash}}18 was:
The demographic breakdown of the 3,320 students enrolled for 2019{{ndash}}20 was:

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*African American: 10.5%
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*Hispanic: 26.1%
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*White: 51.0%
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*American Indian: 0.5%
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*Asian: 9.7%
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*Pacific Islander: 0.0%
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*Two or More Races: 2.2%

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18.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.<ref name=NCES/>


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*African American: 10.6%
== Neighborhoods served ==
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*Hispanic: 30.0%
As of 2017 several [[master-planned subdivisions]], such as Coles Crossing,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070429012753/http://www.colescrossing.com/home.html Coles Crossing website] (archived)</ref> Lakewood Glen,<ref>{{cite web |url = http://lakewoodglennews.com/ |title = Lakewood Glen : Home |access-date = 2008-06-08 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071110222326/http://www.lakewoodglennews.com/ |archive-date = 2007-11-10 }}</ref> Lakewood Oaks Estates,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://lakewoodoaksestates.org/ |title = Lakewood Oaks Estates |access-date = 2008-06-08}}</ref> Northlake Forest, Cypress Fields, Stablegate, Cypress Landing, Sydney Harbour,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.sydneyharbourhouston.com/ |title = Sydney Harbour: Waterfront homes, lakefront Homes, lakeside, Houston, Cypress, tile roof, texas, homes, community |access-date = 2008-06-08}}</ref> Lakes of Rosehill, Cypress Mill, Cypress Creek Lakes, Fairwood, Stable Gate, Stablewood Farms, The Reserve at Cypress Creek, Cypress Creek Ranch, Cypress Ridge, Black Horse Ranch, Cypress Point, Grand Cypress Apartments, Villages of Cypress Lakes Louetta & SE of Mueschke and Park Creek are zoned into Cy Woods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cfisd.net/en/schools-facilities/our-schools/attendance-boundaries/|title=Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District :: Attendance Boundaries|website=www.cfisd.net|language=en|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref>
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*White: 49.4%
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*American Indian: 0.4%
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*Asian: 10.9%
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*Pacific Islander: 0.1%
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*Two or More Races: 2.7%


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21.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.<ref name=NCES/>
It formerly served [[Bridgeland Community, Texas|Bridgeland Community]],<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20090227013724/http://www.cfisd.net/aboutour/attend/CY-FAIR%20HIGH%202007.pdf High School Attendance Zones]" (2007). [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. As of February 27, 2009. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.</ref> but that development was later rezoned to [[Cypress Ranch High School]].<ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/16277/5036/ High School Attendance Zones 9th Grade]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.</ref><ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/10147 High School Attendance Zones 10-12th Grades]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.</ref>


== Feeder patterns ==
== Feeder patterns ==
Schools that feed into Cypress Woods include:<ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/4487/5036/]." ''[[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]''. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
Schools that feed into Cypress Woods include:<ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/4487/5036/]." ''[[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]''. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
*Elementary schools: Farney, Robison, Sampson, Black (partial), Keith (partial), Lamkin (partial),
*Elementary schools: Farney, Robison, Sampson, Black (partial), Keith (partial), Ault (partial)
*Middle schools: Goodson, Spillane
*Middle schools: Goodson, Spillane (partial), Salyards (Partial)


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
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*[[Bryce Callahan]] (2010), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]]
*[[Bryce Callahan]] (2010), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]]
*[[Jared Lakind]] (2010), American-Israeli professional baseball pitcher
*[[Jared Lakind]] (2010), American-Israeli professional baseball pitcher
*[[Ryan Hendrix]] (2013), MLB pitcher<ref>{{cite web |title=Ryan Hendrix Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hendrry01.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Chase McLaughlin]] (2014), [[placekicker]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]]
*[[Erica Ogwumike]] (2015), former college basketball player for the [[Rice Owls women's basketball|Rice Owls]]
*[[Erica Ogwumike]] (2015), former college basketball player for the [[Rice Owls women's basketball|Rice Owls]]
*[[Christian Jones (offensive lineman)|Christian Jones]] (2018), college football [[offensive lineman]] for the [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas Longhorns]]
*[[Munzer Kabbara]] (2021), Olympic swimmer


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 04:50, 10 December 2024

Cypress Woods High School
Location
Map
13550 Woods Spillane Blvd

Cypress, Texas
77429

United States
Coordinates29°58′15″N 95°40′55″W / 29.9707°N 95.6819°W / 29.9707; -95.6819
Information
TypePublic high school
Motto212°
Established2006
School districtCypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
PrincipalLloyd Turner
Teaching staff220.13 FTE[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment3,391 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.40[1]
Color(s)    Crimson Red and Gold
AthleticsUIL 6A
Athletics conferenceUniversity Interscholastic League
Team nameWildcats
NewspaperThe Crimson Connection
YearbookThe Crimson
WebsiteCypress Woods High School website
Map

Cypress Woods High School, commonly known as Cy Woods, is a secondary school located in Cypress, which is an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, United States, near Houston.

Since the start of the 2023-2024 School Year, the principal of Cypress Woods is Lloyd Turner, who was the principal for Aragon Middle School.[2] The school mascot is the Wildcat.[3]

History

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Cypress Woods, announced in 2005 as Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District High School #8, is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. The school opened in the fall of 2006 due to rapid growth of CFISD.[4] The 504,626-square-foot (46,881.3 m2) campus was built at a cost of 50.9 million United States dollars[5][6] by Pepper-Lawson Incorporated on a 182-acre (0.74 km2) site. The campus was designed by PBK. CWHS relieved Cy-Fair High School and Cypress Falls High School.

The first graduating class was the Class of 2009. About 140 staff members (including 100 teachers) served about 2,100 students when Cypress Woods opened.

The first group of students joined the administration in selecting the school's mascot, Wildcats, prior to the school's opening. The board of trustees approved crimson red and gold as the school's colors.[7]

Campus

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The Campus layout was the third of five CFISD High Schools to use a similar layout, reminiscent of a mall, with Cy-Springs and Cy-Ridge opening before in 1997 and 2002, respectfully, and Cy-Lakes, and Cy-Ranch opening after in 2008.

The school shares a campus with Robison Elementary School and Spillane Middle School; this campus takes up 182 acres (74 ha) of space.[8] The Carlton Banks Center (colloquially the Carlton Center) is connected to the high school building and provides pre-vocational programs for students with disabilities.[9] The school participates in a variety of varsity level sports at the 6A level and club level. The 6A sports include: baseball; basketball; cross country; football; golf; soccer; softball; tennis; swimming and diving; track and field; volleyball; wrestling; and water polo.[10][11] The club sports include: bowling; fishing; ice hockey; and lacrosse.[12]

Academics

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For the 2018–19 school year, the school received an A grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 94 out of 100. The school received an A grade in each of the three performance domains, with a score of 95 for Student Achievement, 91 for School Progress, and 92 for Closing the Gaps. The school received five of the seven possible distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps. The school did not receive distinction designations for Academic Achievement in Science or Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading.[13] In 2019, the school was the overall champion of the UIL state academic meet, with 105.5 points in total.[14]

Demographics

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The demographic breakdown of the 3,320 students enrolled for 2019–20 was:

  • African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic: 30.0%
  • White: 49.4%
  • American Indian: 0.4%
  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Two or More Races: 2.7%

21.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[1]

Feeder patterns

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Schools that feed into Cypress Woods include:[15]

  • Elementary schools: Farney, Robison, Sampson, Black (partial), Keith (partial), Ault (partial)
  • Middle schools: Goodson, Spillane (partial), Salyards (Partial)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - CYPRESS WOODS H S (481611011252)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "CFISD names new principal for Cypress Woods High School". www.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  3. ^ "Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School Mascots and Colors" (PDF). Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  4. ^ Enrollment up 5,000 from last year. The Houston Chronicle. August 1, 2006
  5. ^ Cypress Woods to welcome 2,100. Community invited to carnival set for Aug. 19. The Houston Chronicle. August 11, 2006
  6. ^ "22 Cypress Woods High School: Cost: $51 Million – Simon Eyes Second Georgetown Project – Revenue, Rank, Ratings, Market Sector, Market Share, Market Size, Industry Trends and Analysis". Retrieved 2008-06-08.
  7. ^ "CFISD Names Next High School 'Cypress Woods'". Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. 2004-08-10. Archived from the original on March 8, 2006.
  8. ^ Dockery, Kentesheia (2006-07-04). "Into the Woods- Cy-Fair all set to open district's eighth high school in August". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  9. ^ "Carlton :: Home". carlton.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  10. ^ "Cypress Woods High School Athletic Teams". CFISD. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  11. ^ "UIL Water Polo". UIL. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Cypress Woods High School Clubs". CFISD. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  13. ^ "CYPRESS WOODS H S". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  14. ^ League, University Interscholastic. "2019 Academic State Champions (overall school champions) — University Interscholastic League (UIL)". www.uiltexas.org. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  15. ^ "[1]." Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Accessed September 12, 2008.
  16. ^ "Ryan Hendrix Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
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