Cherokee Central High School
Tel:
(828)554-5030
- Cherokee Central High School serves 584 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
School Overview
- Cherokee Central High School's student population of 584 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Cherokee Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
| American Indian | 100% | 1% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.46 |
| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee Central High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherokee Central High School is Cherokee Extension School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smokey Mountain Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cherokee Central Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cherokee Cherokee Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 582 students
0.7 miles
P.o. Box 134
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828)554-5020 0.7 K-5 582 - Bryson City Swain County East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
4.1 miles
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-0939 4.1 PK-5 423 - Whittier Smokey Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 380 students
6.2 miles
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828)497-5535 6.2 K-8 380 - Bryson City Cherokee Extension School Grades: K-12 | 102 students
9.3 miles
280 School Drive
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-3129 9.3 K-12 102 - Bryson City Swain County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 540 students
9.4 miles
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-3480 9.4 6-8 540
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