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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
37%
15%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)30-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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