Cherokee High School is located in Cherokee, Alabama and serves the western portion of Colbert County as part of the Colbert County School system. It is located along County Road 21.
Serving 210 students in grades 7-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee High School's student population of 210 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Cherokee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee High School's ranking?
Cherokee High School is ranked #977 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cherokee High School often compared to?
Cherokee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colbert County High School, Colbert Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
210 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cherokee High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee High School offer ?
Cherokee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
Cherokee High School is part of Colbert County School District.
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