Cherokee High School vs. Colbert Heights High School
Should I attend Cherokee High School or Colbert Heights High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cherokee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Colbert Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 226 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades 7-12, Colbert Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
226 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#715 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
43
89
Grade 8 Students
33
78
Grade 9 Students
45
85
Grade 10 Students
40
85
Grade 11 Students
40
63
Grade 12 Students
25
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
86%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.25
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
