Serving 2,083 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,083 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Sequoyah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Sequoyah High School's student population of 2,083 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,083 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
Sequoyah High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
8%
36%
White
70%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Sequoyah High School is ranked #394 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sequoyah High School often compared to?
Sequoyah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge High School, Creekview High School, Cherokee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoyah High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sequoyah High School?
2,083 students attend Sequoyah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sequoyah High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah High School?
Sequoyah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sequoyah High School offer ?
Sequoyah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sequoyah High School part of?
Sequoyah High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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