Vista Ridge High School (Texas)

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

Williamson County, Texas

United States
Coordinates 30°30′59″N97°47′13″W / 30.51652°N 97.78698°W / 30.51652; -97.78698
Information
Type Public School
Motto"Preparing our students to be the best for the world."
Established2003
School district Leander Independent School District
PrincipalDr. Keith Morgan
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 conference UIL Conference AAAAAA (2016–) Class AAAAA (2014–2016) Class AAAA (2010–2014) Class AAAAA (2008–2010) Class AAAA (2006–2008) TAAPS (2003–2006)
Nickname Rangers
Website vrhs.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.

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History

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

The following middle schools feed into VRHS:

Academics

Science

Extra-curricular

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

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

Robotics

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

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. December 5, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Sanders, Hank (January 4, 2025). "Texas Teen Killed Goat at School Barn Used for Livestock Contests, Police Say". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Brolley, Tara (December 6, 2024). "Teen charged for allegedly poisoning classmate's goat at Vista Ridge High". KEYE. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jacksonville Jaguars Roster" . Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Will Licon Bio".
  7. ↑ Shelton, Khiry. "Khiry Shelton". MLSsoccer.com. NA. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Japreece Dean - Women's Basketball". UCLA.
  9. ↑ "Taylor McHargue joins CBS Sports as college football analyst". MLive. August 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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