Vista Ridge High School (Texas)

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

Williamson County, Texas

United States
Coordinates30°30′59″N 97°47′13″W / 30.51652°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 staff169.67 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,617 (2023-24)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.42[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

Vista Ridge High School (VRHS) is a high school in Cedar Park, Texas. Founded in 2003, it serves as the third high school in the Leander Independent School District, (LISD) The school graduated its inaugural class, known as the "Alpha" class, in 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.

History

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In October 2024, a 17-year-old student from the school was charged with animal cruelty in connection to the death of a goat (named Willie) at the school's Future Farmers of America (FFA) agricultural facility. Where security footage reportedly showed the student using a syringe to administer pesticide to the animal. The incident gained national attention.[2][3][4]

Feeds

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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

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Science

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  • 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

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The school's NJROTC program, Lone Star Company, has been designated a Distinguished Unit since 2012 and ranks among the top Area 10 units. It offers opportunities in Air Rifle Marksmanship, Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams, Color Guard, Orienteering, PT, and Cyber Patriot competitions.

Marching Band

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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

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

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "VISTA RIDGE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Student charged in goat's death at Vista Ridge High School". KXAN Austin. 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  3. ^ Sanders, Hank (2025-01-04). "Texas Teen Killed Goat at School Barn Used for Livestock Contests, Police Say". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  4. ^ Brolley, Tara (2024-12-06). "Teen charged for allegedly poisoning classmate's goat at Vista Ridge High". KEYE. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  5. ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars Roster". Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Will Licon Bio".
  7. ^ Shelton, Khiry. "Khiry Shelton". MLSsoccer.com. NA. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Japreece Dean - Women's Basketball". UCLA.
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