Cherokee High School vs. Lenape High School
Should I attend Cherokee High School or Lenape 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 New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Lenape High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,165 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,924 students in grades 9-12, Lenape High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,165 students
1,924 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
163 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#695 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
547
483
Grade 10 Students
519
486
Grade 11 Students
535
463
Grade 12 Students
533
456
Ungraded Students
31
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%