Cherokee High School

412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 21-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherokee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Cherokee High School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherokee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#239 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
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21-39%
24%
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40-59%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
78%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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≥90%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee High School's ranking?
Cherokee High School is ranked #239 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
105 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cherokee High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee High School offer ?
Cherokee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
Cherokee High School is part of Cherokee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 21-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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