Canyon High School is a public high school located in New Braunfels, Texas, United States, and classified as a 6A high school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of Comal ISD and is one of the five high schools in the entire district.
Serving 2,400 students in grades 9-12, Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canyon High School's student population of 2,400 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
Canyon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2247 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar/cougarette
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon High School's ranking?
Canyon High School is ranked #2247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canyon High School often compared to?
Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Braunfels High School, Canyon Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Canyon High School?
2,400 students attend Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon High School?
Canyon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon High School offer ?
Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canyon High School part of?
Canyon High School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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