Cherokee Central High School
Cherokee Central High School serves 628 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Top Rankings
Cherokee Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cherokee Central High School's student population of 628 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
33 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
n/a
25%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
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