Cherokee Central High School serves 693 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Math Proficiency: 4%
- Reading Proficiency: 8%
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Central High School's student population of 693 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)4%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
24%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee Central High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee Central High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cherokee Central High School?
693 students attend Cherokee Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cherokee Central High School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Central High School?
Cherokee Central High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Central High School offer ?
Cherokee Central High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Central High School part of?
Cherokee Central High School is part of Cherokee Central High School District.
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