Vista Ridge High School (Texas)

Vista Ridge High School (VRHS) is a high school in Cedar Park, Texas. The school was established in 2003 to serve as the 3rd high school in the Leander Independent School District, graduating its Alpha class June 2007. The school was built due to the rapid growth in the area, and continues to grow with the recent construction of its auditorium and John Gupton Stadium. Vista Ridge is a part of the 6A UIL Conference as of the 2021 - 2022 school year.

Vista Ridge High School
Location
200 South Vista Ridge Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613

United States
Coordinates30.51652°N 97.78698°W / 30.51652; -97.78698
Information
TypePublic School
Motto"Preparing our students to be the best for the world."
Established2003
School districtLeander Independent School District
PrincipalPaul Johnson
Teaching staff151.46 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,384 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.74[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)      Red, Black & Silver
Athletics conferenceUIL Conference AAAAAA (2016–) Class AAAAA (2014–2016) Class AAAA (2010–2014) Class AAAAA (2008–2010) Class AAAA (2006–2008) TAAPS (2003–2006)
NicknameRangers
Websitevrhs.leanderisd.org

Feeds

The following middle schools feed into VRHS:

  • Artie Henry Middle School (majority)
  • Florence Stiles Middle School (majority)
  • Cedar Park Middle School (minority)
  • Running Brushy Middle School (minority)
  • Bernice Knox Wiley Middle School (minority)

Academics

Science
  • Vista Ridge won the Sweepstakes Award at the Austin Regional Science Fair in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023

Extra-curricular

Vista Ridge is home to a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Vista Ridge's NJROTC program, the Lone Star Company, was awarded Distinguished Unit 2012-present. The unit has been #2 in top units of Area 10 from 2017-present. The unit has an Air Rifle Marksmanship team, both Armed and Unarmed drill teams, a Color Guard team, Academics, PT, Orienteering and Cyber Patriot teams.

Marching Band

The Ranger Marching Band has been invited to the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

  • UIL 6A Texas State Marching Band Contest Champions: 2018
  • UIL 6A Area H Marching Band Contest Champion: 2018, 2021, 2022
  • Bands of America Grand National Finalist: 2021
  • Bands of America Midland Regional Champions: 2019
  • Bands of America Austin Regional Best Visual Performance Award: 2018
  • Bands of America Austin Regional Best Music Performance Award: 2016

Robotics

Vista Ridge is home to 4 FIRST Tech Challenge teams, Static Void, Victorian Voltage, Rogue Resistance, and Chaotic Current.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "VISTA RIDGE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. "Jacksonville Jaguars Roster". Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  3. Shelton, Khiry. "Khiry Shelton". MLSsoccer.com. NA. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  4. "Will Licon Bio".
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