Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Cuba High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuba High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cuba High School's student population of 441 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Cuba High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1559 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba High School's ranking?
Cuba High School is ranked #1559 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cuba High School often compared to?
Cuba High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steelville High School, Bourbon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cuba High School?
The graduation rate of Cuba High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cuba High School?
441 students attend Cuba High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cuba High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuba High School?
Cuba High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cuba High School offer ?
Cuba High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuba High School part of?
Cuba High School is part of Crawford County R-II School District.
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