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Cedar Park and Rouse Share a District, a City, and an A Rating
Cedar Park High School and Rouse High School both earned A ratings from the Texas Education Agency in 2024. Both are Leander ISD campuses, both serve the Cedar Park and Leander communities, and both consistently rank among the top high schools in the Austin metro. The differences between them are more about campus culture and neighborhood character than overall quality.
These are two excellent high schools in one of the best districts in the state. Both offer deep AP course catalogs, competitive athletics, and engaged communities. Lets look at the details that actually separate them.
Cedar Park vs Rouse High: Quick Comparison
| Cedar Park High School | Rouse High School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating (2024) | A | A |
| Enrollment | 2,242 students | 2,370 students |
| Grades | 09 – 12 | 09 – 12 |
| District | Leander ISD | Leander ISD |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2024)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2024 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | Cedar Park High School | Rouse High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | A |
| Student Achievement | B | C |
| School Progress | B | A |
| Closing the Gaps | B | A |
| Enrollment | 2,242 students (09 – 12) | 2,370 students (09 – 12) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.8% | 11.2% |
The two schools split the domains. Cedar Park High edges Rouse on Student Achievement (B vs C), which measures STAAR results, college readiness, and graduation rates. Rouse outperforms on School Progress (A vs B) and Closing the Gaps (A vs B), the two domains that measure year over year growth and how well a campus serves every student group. Both finish at an A overall, which is the headline that matters for most buyers. Per the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer and Rouse’s profile.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Cedar Park High school page or the Rouse High school page.
Cedar Park High: The Established Standard
Cedar Park High has been Leander ISD’s flagship campus in Cedar Park for years. The school offers a comprehensive academic program with deep AP offerings, competitive UIL academics, and fine arts programs that consistently earn state recognition. Athletics are a point of pride on campus, and the community support for Cedar Park High events is genuine. The zone covers central and southern Cedar Park, where established neighborhoods and mature commercial infrastructure make daily life convenient.
Rouse High: The Rising Rival
Rouse opened more recently than Cedar Park High and has quickly established itself as an equally strong campus. The Rouse zone serves the northern and western parts of Cedar Park along with portions of Leander, where newer neighborhoods and master planned communities have attracted a wave of new residents. The campus culture reflects that newer community energy.
The Neighborhoods
Cedar Park High’s zone draws from the heart of Cedar Park, where homes range from updated older properties to newer builds. Rouse’s zone extends into the growth areas of north Cedar Park and Leander where newer construction dominates. Both zones are thoroughly suburban with strong commercial infrastructure and easy access to the 183 corridor.
Browse all homes zoned to Cedar Park High or homes zoned to Rouse High.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Cedar Park High if:
- The slightly stronger Student Achievement score matters more to you than growth metrics
- Central Cedar Park’s established character appeals to you
- The school’s longer track record and traditions matter
You might lean toward Rouse High if:
- You want the stronger School Progress and Closing the Gaps scores
- Newer neighborhoods and construction appeal to you
- The north Cedar Park and Leander growth areas work for your commute
Honestly, this is one of those comparisons where you should just pick the neighborhood you like better and feel good about it. Both schools are A rated. Both are in Leander ISD. The domain split is real but narrow. You are choosing between established Cedar Park and growing Cedar Park, and both are excellent choices.
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