Cherokee Junior High School (Closed 2004)

Cherokee Junior High School serves 52 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
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American Indian
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cherokee Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cherokee Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherokee Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
2%
8%
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White
82%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherokee Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cherokee Junior High School?
52 students attend Cherokee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cherokee Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Junior High School?
Cherokee Junior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherokee Junior High School offer ?
Cherokee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cherokee Junior High School part of?
Cherokee Junior High School is part of Cherokee School District.

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