It is a part of the Cedar Hill Independent School District located in southwest Dallas County.

program in 2015-2016 academic year which is designed to groom and engage students seriously interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics.

On December 23, 2006, the 16-0 Cedar Hill High School Longhorn football team won its first state championship, defeating Cypress Falls 51-17 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

On December 21, 2013, the football team won its second state title, defeating Katy High School 34-24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

[8] Cedar Hill maintains a popular and well-noted rivalry with the nearby Desoto High School Eagles.