CUSHING SCHOOL

CUSHING ISD
1088 W BEARKAT DR
CUSHING, TX 75760
293 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Cushing School, located at 1088 W Bearkat Dr in Cushing, Texas, serves as the central hub for the Cushing Independent School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff, students, and parents collaborate to support academic and personal growth. The school is known for its "Bearkat" pride, which serves as a rallying point for students in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Academically, Cushing School is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they pursue higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural Texas districts, the school offers a personalized learning experience that allows educators to focus on individual student needs. Through its official website, the district maintains transparency and communication, ensuring that families stay informed about school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives.
293
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (72.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (14.0 %)
  • Black
    22 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CUSHING ISD
Phone: (936)326-4890
Website: http://jhhs.cushingisd.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio