Cherokee Central High School serves 709 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Math Proficiency: 4%
- Reading Proficiency: 8%
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cherokee Central High School's student population of 709 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee Central High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee Central High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cherokee Central High School?
709 students attend Cherokee Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cherokee Central High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Central High School?
Cherokee Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Central High School offer ?
Cherokee Central High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cherokee Central High School part of?
Cherokee Central High School is part of Cherokee Central High School District.
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