Cherokee Extension School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cherokee Extension School's student population of 132 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Extension School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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?
132 students attend Cherokee Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cherokee Extension School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% 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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