Ridge Point High School is Sienna’s flagship high school. It’s the campus most families picture when they think about the community’s Fort Bend ISD reputation. In fact, it carries real history, strong academics, and two career academies most Houston-area suburbs simply don’t offer.
By Zach Emmanouil, Broker Associate at C.R. Realty | Sienna Resident Since 2018
This guide covers what Ridge Point High School actually offers. You’ll learn which Sienna villages feed into it, and how it compares to Almeta Crawford High School. You’ll also learn how to confirm your home’s zoning before you buy. For the full picture on schools across the community, start with my Schools in Sienna TX guide.
Quick answer: Ridge Point High School sits at 500 Waters Lake Blvd in Missouri City, part of Fort Bend ISD. It opened in 2010 and serves about 2,850 students in grades 9 through 12. The school offers two Career Academies, one in medical science and one in digital media. Most of Sienna’s established villages feed into Ridge Point, while newer sections feed into Almeta Crawford High School instead.
What This Guide Covers
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- The basics: location, size, mascot, and colors
- What academic programs Ridge Point High School offers
- Athletics and fine arts at the school
- Which Sienna villages feed into Ridge Point
- How Ridge Point compares to Almeta Crawford High School
- How to verify your home’s zoning before you buy
Ridge Point High School Overview
The school opened in August 2010 as Fort Bend ISD’s eleventh high school. Specifically, the district built it to ease overcrowding at Hightower and Elkins high schools. It now sits on a 77-acre campus at 500 Waters Lake Blvd in Missouri City.
The school’s teams go by the Panthers, and its colors are purple, silver, and white. Ridge Point’s motto is “There is No Limit to What We Can Achieve.” The slogan “The Home of Scholars and Champions” appears across campus. It also shows up throughout the school’s athletics programs.
Ridge Point serves roughly 2,850 students in grades 9 through 12. The student-to-teacher ratio runs close to 20 to 1.
Academics and Career Academies
Ridge Point High School offers Advanced Placement coursework alongside a Gifted and Talented program. As a result, it reports an AP participation rate near 48 percent, well above many Houston-area high schools.
What sets the school apart academically are its two Career Academies. One focuses on medical science, and the other on digital media. Because of this, both give students a concentrated course sequence built around a real career path, not just a handful of scattered electives. Students in these academies graduate with a head start on college programs or entry-level work in their field.
Athletics and Fine Arts
The school competes in UIL Class 6A, the largest classification in Texas high school sports. Its athletics programs have built strong regional reputations across multiple sports.
In addition, Fort Bend ISD’s fine arts programs consistently earn recognition at the state and national level. Ridge Point’s band, choir, orchestra, theatre, and dance programs share in that reputation. Families who want strong academics without giving up competitive athletics or the arts tend to find both here.
Which Sienna Villages Feed Into Ridge Point High School
Most of Sienna’s established villages feed into Ridge Point High School, including Steep Bank Village, Waters Lake, and Anderson Springs. By contrast, newer sections of the community, including parts of Heritage Park and Bees Creek, feed into Almeta Crawford High School instead.
That zoning split matters more than it might seem. For example, a street can sit right on the boundary between the two high schools. The village name alone isn’t always enough to confirm which campus a specific home feeds into.
Ridge Point vs. Almeta Crawford High School
Ridge Point carries more history, having served Sienna families since 2010, with established traditions in athletics and fine arts. By contrast, Almeta Crawford is Fort Bend ISD’s newest high school, opened in 2023 to serve Sienna’s growing southern and western sections. Neither campus is a downgrade from the other. The right fit usually comes down to which villages you’re considering, and which academic programs matter most to your family.
How to Verify Your Home’s Zoning
Fort Bend ISD boundaries can shift. Never assume a home is zoned here based on its village name alone. A few ways to confirm zoning 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, since a single street can sit right on a boundary. I check this zoning on Sienna homes every week
Why School Zoning Matters for Home Values
Ridge Point’s reputation and history give it real pull with buyers. As a result, that pull shows up directly in demand for homes zoned to it. In fact, many buyers research high school zoning before they even start touring homes. A confirmed Ridge Point zoning can be a genuine selling point on a Sienna listing, not just a nice-to-have detail.
FAQ About Ridge Point High School
Where is Ridge Point High School located?
Ridge Point High School sits at 500 Waters Lake Blvd in Missouri City, Texas, inside Fort Bend ISD.
When did Ridge Point High School open?
Ridge Point opened in August 2010 as Fort Bend ISD’s eleventh high school.
What career academies does Ridge Point High School offer?
Ridge Point offers two Career Academies, one in medical science and one in digital media.
What is the mascot at Ridge Point High School?
Ridge Point’s mascot is the Panther, and its colors are purple, silver, and white.
Which Sienna villages feed into Ridge Point High School?
Most of Sienna’s established villages feed into Ridge Point, including Steep Bank Village, Waters Lake, and Anderson Springs. Newer sections typically feed into Almeta Crawford High School instead.
How do I confirm if a home is zoned to Ridge Point High School?
Use Fort Bend ISD’s official school zone locator for the exact address, or ask a local agent to verify it. Boundaries can shift, and some streets sit right on the line.
Is Ridge Point High School Right for Your Family?
Ridge Point High School suits families who want an established campus with real history. It offers strong AP and Gifted and Talented programs, competitive athletics, and two focused Career Academies. It won’t be the right zone for every Sienna buyer, especially those set on Almeta Crawford’s newer campus. Even so, it remains one of the strongest reasons families choose Sienna in the first place.
Ready to Find the Right Home?
Whether Ridge Point is a must-have or you’re still comparing it to Almeta Crawford, 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 Ridge Point High School is part of your search, I’d love to help. I’ll find the right home in the right zone for you.
Zach Emmanouil
Broker Associate & Team Lead, ZACH RE GROUP at C.R. Realty
ABR · CNE · CLHMS · SRES
281-387-1535 · zach@zachregroup.com