Lenape High School vs. Cherokee High School
Should I attend Lenape High School or Cherokee 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
Lenape High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Cherokee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,924 students
2,165 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
175 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#614 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
483
547
Grade 10 Students
486
519
Grade 11 Students
463
535
Grade 12 Students
456
533
Ungraded Students
36
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
9%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
57%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%