Serving 117 students in grades 6-12, Cunningham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 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 117 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cunningham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham High School's ranking?
Cunningham High School is ranked #870 out of 1,269 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 Norwich High School, Kingman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
117 students attend Cunningham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cunningham High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cunningham High School?
Cunningham High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 6-12 (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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