Serving 221 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
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 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
221 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cherokee High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
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