Cuba High School

1 Wildcat Pride Dr
Cuba, MO 65453
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Cuba High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cuba High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cuba High School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Cuba High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1559 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
40%
40-44%
43%
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
≥95%
90%
(22-23)
21.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cuba High School's ranking?
Cuba High School is ranked #1559 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cuba High School often compared to?
Cuba High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steelville High School, Bourbon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cuba High School?
The graduation rate of Cuba High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cuba High School?
392 students attend Cuba High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cuba High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba High School?
Cuba High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cuba High School offer ?
Cuba High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuba High School part of?
Cuba High School is part of Crawford County R-II School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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