Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Cushing High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cushing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cushing High School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cushing High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cushing High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cushing High School's ranking?
Cushing High School is ranked #579 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cushing High School often compared to?
Cushing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perkins-tryon High School, Stillwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cushing High School?
The graduation rate of Cushing High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cushing High School?
529 students attend Cushing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cushing High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing High School?
Cushing High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cushing High School offer ?
Cushing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cushing High School part of?
Cushing High School is part of Cushing School District.
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