Almeta Crawford High School is the newest addition to Sienna’s school lineup. It already feels like a big part of the community, but because it opened so recently, a lot of buyers don’t know much about it yet beyond the name.
By Zach Emmanouil, Broker Associate at C.R. Realty | Sienna Resident Since 2018
This guide covers what Almeta Crawford High School actually offers. You’ll learn who the school is named for, and which Sienna villages feed into it. You’ll also learn how it compares to Ridge Point High School. For the full picture on schools across the community, start with my Schools in Sienna TX guide.
Quick answer: Almeta Crawford High School sits at 801 Caldwell Ranch Blvd near FM 521, adjacent to Sienna. It opened in August 2023 as Fort Bend ISD’s twelfth high school. Because it’s so new, its first graduating class was the Class of 2026. The school offers the same two Career Academies as Ridge Point, one in medical science and one in digital media. It serves many of Sienna’s newer neighborhoods instead of the older, established villages.
What This Guide Covers
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- The basics: location, size, mascot, and colors
- Who Almeta Crawford was, and why the school carries her name
- What academic programs the school offers
- Which Sienna villages feed into it
- How it compares to Ridge Point High School
- How to verify your home’s zoning before you buy
Almeta Crawford High School Overview
The school opened on August 9, 2023, as Fort Bend ISD’s twelfth high school. The district built it to relieve overcrowding at Ridge Point and Hightower, so it arrived at exactly the right time for Sienna’s newer sections.
The campus sits on about 45 acres. It includes roughly 485,000 square feet of space, split across four two-story learning neighborhoods connected by a long, canyon-like courtyard. Natural light and outdoor views run through nearly every classroom, so the building itself is often part of the pitch when families tour it.
The school’s teams go by the Chargers, and its colors are teal, white, and gray. It’s still building its traditions from scratch, so a lot of that school culture is being written in real time by its earliest classes.
Who Almeta Crawford Was
The school is named for Almeta Crawford, a longtime Fort Bend ISD educator. She taught for more than 30 years, most of it at Dulles High School. In fact, she spent nearly four decades in the district. Along the way, she earned the 2018 Jan DeBlance Memorial Award for Instructional Excellence.
Naming a brand-new flagship campus after a career teacher says something about what the district wanted this school to stand for. That’s a different choice than naming it after a donor or board member.
Academics and Career Academies
Almeta Crawford offers the same academic structure as Ridge Point High School. Both include Advanced Placement coursework alongside two Career Academies, one in medical science and one in digital media. Because both schools share this model, families moving between Sienna zones don’t lose access to these programs either way.
The school also offers a range of AP courses and STEM programs. That gives college-bound students a real head start before they graduate.
Which Sienna Villages Feed Into Almeta Crawford
Almeta Crawford High School serves many of Sienna’s newer neighborhoods, including sections of Heritage Park and Bees Creek. As the community keeps growing outward, this zone has absorbed more of that growth than the older, established villages still zoned to Ridge Point.
Fort Bend ISD has also shifted attendance boundaries since Almeta Crawford opened. Some sections moved into its zone specifically to ease overcrowding elsewhere, so a village that once fed into Ridge Point may not anymore.
Almeta Crawford vs. Ridge Point High School
Ridge Point carries more history, having served Sienna since 2010, with established athletics and fine arts traditions. Almeta Crawford is brand new by comparison, but it offers the identical academic structure, including the same two Career Academies. For most families, the real difference isn’t quality. It’s simply which villages are zoned where.
How to Verify Your Home’s Zoning
Fort Bend ISD boundaries have already shifted once since Almeta Crawford opened. Because of that, never assume a home’s zoning based on an older listing or a neighbor’s experience. A few ways to confirm it before you buy:
- Use Fort Bend ISD’s official school zone locator for the exact address
- Confirm directly with the district, especially for homes near a boundary line
- Ask a local agent to verify it. I check this zoning on Sienna homes every week, since boundaries here have already moved once
Why School Zoning Matters for Home Values
Almeta Crawford is still building its reputation, so buyer demand for homes zoned here looks a little different than it does for Ridge Point. Some buyers specifically want the newer campus and its facilities. Others wait to see how the school’s academic results and traditions develop over the next few years. Either way, confirmed zoning is worth knowing before you fall in love with a specific street.
FAQ About Almeta Crawford High School
Where is Almeta Crawford High School located?
Almeta Crawford High School sits at 801 Caldwell Ranch Blvd, near FM 521 and adjacent to Sienna, inside Fort Bend ISD.
When did Almeta Crawford High School open?
The school opened on August 9, 2023, as Fort Bend ISD’s twelfth high school.
Who was Almeta Crawford?
Almeta Crawford was a Fort Bend ISD educator who taught for more than 30 years, most of it at Dulles High School. She won the 2018 Jan DeBlance Memorial Award for Instructional Excellence.
What career academies does Almeta Crawford High School offer?
The school offers the same two Career Academies as Ridge Point, one in medical science and one in digital media.
What is the mascot at Almeta Crawford High School?
The mascot is the Charger, and the school colors are teal, white, and gray.
Which Sienna villages feed into Almeta Crawford High School?
Many of Sienna’s newer neighborhoods feed into Almeta Crawford, including sections of Heritage Park and Bees Creek, rather than the older established villages zoned to Ridge Point.
How do I confirm if a home is zoned to Almeta Crawford High School?
Use Fort Bend ISD’s official school zone locator for the exact address. You can also ask a local agent to verify it, since boundaries have shifted here before.
Is Almeta Crawford High School Right for Your Family?
Almeta Crawford suits families drawn to a newer campus with modern facilities and the same academic programs as Ridge Point. It’s still early in the school’s life, though, so families who value long-established traditions may lean toward Ridge Point instead. Either way, both campuses share the same academic backbone. The choice usually comes down to which zone fits the home you want.
Ready to Find a Home in the Right Zone?
Whether Almeta Crawford is your first choice or you’re still weighing it against Ridge Point, I can help. I’ll find homes in the right Sienna school zone and confirm that zoning before you make an offer.
I’ve lived in Sienna since 2018. As a Broker Associate with C.R. Realty, I check school zoning on Sienna homes every week. If Almeta Crawford High School is part of your search, I’d love to help you find the right home in the right zone.
Zach Emmanouil
Broker Associate & Team Lead, ZACH RE GROUP at C.R. Realty
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281-387-1535 · zach@zachregroup.com