Cunningham High

Cunningham High is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of Cunningham, Kansas. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 92 students and a dedicated staff of ten full-time equivalent teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio at Cunningham High is 9.2:1, ensuring that each student receives individual attention.

While the MySchoolScout rating places the school at 4.6 out of 10 and it ranks 31st percentile in Kansas state rankings, Cunningham High focuses on nurturing its students' personal development and community engagement rather than solely academic performance metrics. In recent assessments, 28% of students were proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 21% achieved proficiency or higher in Math. Cunningham High is embedded within a tight-knit rural setting where the school plays an integral role in fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students.

With an enrollment of 92 students, Cunningham High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Cunningham High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Cunningham High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.