Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Cunningham Alternative School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
35%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
37%
14%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
37%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(14-15)30-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cunningham Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Cunningham Alternative School is 30-39%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cunningham Alternative School?
51 students attend Cunningham Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cunningham Alternative School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cunningham Alternative School?
Cunningham Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cunningham Alternative School offer ?
Cunningham Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cunningham Alternative School part of?
Cunningham Alternative School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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