Cherokee Extension School serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Extension School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cherokee Extension School's student population of 123 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Extension School is 0.59, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
123 students attend Cherokee Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cherokee Extension School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cherokee Extension School offer ?
Cherokee Extension School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cherokee Extension School part of?
Cherokee Extension School is part of Swain County Schools School District.
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