Cherokee High School vs. Sequoyah High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,940 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 2,087 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,940 students
2,087 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#912 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1021
558
Grade 10 Students
757
542
Grade 11 Students
592
512
Grade 12 Students
570
475
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
15%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
56%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%