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Enrollment
521
High
DISTRICT 336 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUSHING·NCES 400924000387
Cushing High School
1700 East Walnut Street, Cushing, OK 74023 · (918) 225-6622 · Payne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL521 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
257 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 152 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 109 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 131 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 129 | 25% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within CUSHING. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Cushing High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing High School this school | 521 | 49.3% | N/A |
| Perkins-Tryon High School PERKINS | 454 | 49.8% | N/A |
| Dewey High School Dewey | 363 | 50.1% | N/A |
| Bethel High School Shawnee | 349 | 49.3% | N/A |
| Chandler High School Chandler | 333 | 47.1% | N/A |
| Silo High School Durant | 289 | 49.5% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Cushing High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Payne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 521 | #103 of 467 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #44 of 220 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.4% | #157 of 220 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.3% | #241 of 323 | #6 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.6% | #120 of 120 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
521
+47 (+10%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 481
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 521 | 37.4 | 13.9:1 | 49% (257) |
| 2023-24 | 529 | 37.4 | 14.2:1 | 52% (273) |
| 2022-23 | 530 | 34.9 | 15.2:1 | 37% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 474 | 37 | 12.8:1 | 34% (161) |
| 2017-18 | 518 | 37.7 | 13.8:1 | 42% (215) |
| 2015-16 | 521 | 38 | 13.7:1 | 46% (241) |
| 2010-11 | 505 | 36 | 14.0:1 | 46% (233) |
| 2000-01 | 630 | 46 | 13.7:1 | 33% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 481 | 33 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cushing High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (518 to 521); teachers down 1% (37.7 to 37.4).
About Cushing High School
Cushing High School is a medium-sized high school that serves part of Cushing, Oklahoma. It educates 521 students in grades 9 through 12.
Federal data list 5 schools in CUSHING, with 1,681 students enrolled.
White students are the majority at Cushing High School, with 60% of enrollment. The school is also 17% multiracial, 11% Native American, and 9% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 75%. Cushing High School's diversity index is 58%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 37.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Cushing High School and a ratio of 13.9:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 49% of enrollment.
Payne County has these Census figures: the median household income is $49,809, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 40% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Payne County is home to 26 public schools and about 10,609 public school students.
The closest public school, Cushing Middle School, is about 0.4 miles from Cushing High School. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
Cushing High School has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
Over 4 years, Cushing High School's enrollment climbed 10%, to 521. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 12.8:1 to 13.9:1.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Payne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,972
Census ACS
Median income
$49,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
10,609 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CUSHING
- Cushing Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
- Cushing Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Cushing Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 223 students
- Cushing Pre-Kindergarten SchlElementary · 89 students
Other schools in Cushing
- Cushing Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
- Cushing Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Cushing Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 223 students
- Oak Grove Public SchoolElementary · 154 students
- Cushing Pre-Kindergarten SchlElementary · 89 students
Nearby schools
- Cushing Middle School0.4 mi · 488
- Cushing Lower Elementary School1.3 mi · 223
- Cushing Upper Elementary School1.5 mi · 360
- Cushing Pre-Kindergarten Schl2.8 mi · 89
- Oak Grove Public School5.6 mi · 154
- Bradley Elementary School7.2 mi · 217
Frequently asked questions
About Cushing High SchoolHow many students attend Cushing High School?
Cushing High School enrolls approximately 521 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Cushing High School serve?
Cushing High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Cushing High School?
Approximately 13.9:1 students per teacher at Cushing High School.
What is the student diversity at Cushing High School?
Student demographics at Cushing High School are roughly 60% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Is Cushing High School public or private?
Cushing High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CUSHING.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.