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#352 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 27% in state

Cunningham High

High School · Cunningham · Cunningham, KS

A high school in Cunningham, KS serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO Box 98, Cunningham, KS 67035

  • Math 50% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$16,816
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Cunningham High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cunningham High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,750

Median home value

$128,300

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cunningham

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cunningham High is listed in Cunningham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cunningham High

Cunningham High is a public high school in Cunningham, KS, part of Cunningham, serving approximately 92 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cunningham High

What grades does Cunningham High serve?

Cunningham High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cunningham High?

Cunningham High has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham High is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cunningham High rank in KS?

Cunningham High ranks #352 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Cunningham High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cunningham High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cunningham High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cunningham High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cunningham High a charter school?

No, Cunningham High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cunningham High a Title I school?

No, Cunningham High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cunningham High?

28.3% of students at Cunningham High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
92
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kingman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 67035)
839
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
54.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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