Serving 92 students in grades 7-12, Cunningham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cunningham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cunningham High School's student population of 92 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Cunningham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham High School's ranking?
Cunningham High School is ranked #982 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cunningham High School often compared to?
Cunningham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingman High School, Norwich High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cunningham High School?
The graduation rate of Cunningham High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cunningham High School?
92 students attend Cunningham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cunningham High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunningham High School?
Cunningham High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cunningham High School offer ?
Cunningham High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunningham High School part of?
Cunningham High School is part of Cunningham School District.
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