Cuba High School, also known as Cuba Senior High School, or CHS, is a public four-year high school located at 20325 North IL Route 97, south of Cuba, Illinois, a small city in Fulton County, in the Midwestern United States, at the intersection of Illinois Routes 95 and 97.
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Cuba Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuba Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cuba Sr High School's student population of 123 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cuba Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba Sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2360 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba Sr High School's ranking?
Cuba Sr High School is ranked #2360 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cuba Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cuba Sr High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cuba Sr High School?
123 students attend Cuba Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cuba Sr High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba Sr High School?
Cuba Sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuba Sr High School offer ?
Cuba Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cuba Sr High School part of?
Cuba Sr High School is part of CUSD 3 Fulton County School District.
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