Cushman High School, a rural Arkansas public high school in Cushman School District, serves 152 students in grades 7 through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which has remained stable since 2016.
The graduation rate at is 90% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 88% and district rate of 82%.
Math proficiency at is 35% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 21%, with a declining trend from 80% in 2012 to recent lower levels.
Reading proficiency is 16% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 23%, showing a steady decline since 2012 when it was 86%.
Enrollment and socioeconomic composition have been stable with 152 students since 2016; 47% of students are eligible for free lunch and 14% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic demographics.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
99%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cushman School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cushman High School?
152 students attend Cushman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cushman High School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cushman High School?
Cushman High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cushman High School offer ?
Cushman High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cushman High School part of?
Cushman High School is part of Cushman School District.
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