CUMBERLAND H S

hs.cumberlandacademy.com/

Charter School 580 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cumberland High School (also known as the Cumberland Academy high school campus) is located on Paluxy Road in Tyler, Texas. As part of the Cumberland Academy public charter school system, the campus focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that differs from traditional large-district high schools. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where students often receive more individualized attention from faculty, aimed at preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Academically, Cumberland High School integrates a rigorous core curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, emphasizing both character development and academic achievement. The school serves the Tyler area by offering an alternative choice for families seeking a smaller, more focused learning atmosphere. By maintaining a balance between structured classroom learning and student-centered support, the institution strives to ensure that students are well-equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive landscape.

580

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUMBERLAND H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	143
Black	110
Asian	26
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
143 (24.7 %)
Black
110 (19.0 %)
Asian
26 (4.5 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CUMBERLAND ACADEMY
Phone:	(903)630-7670
Website:	http://hs.cumberlandacademy.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 144

Grade 10 129

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 176