Cherokee County High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Cherokee County High School
Cherokee County High School is a public school located in Centre, Alabama. The school serves grades 9-12 and has a student enrollment of over 1,000 students. The school offers a variety of courses, including Advanced Placement classes, dual enrollment, and career and technical education.
Cherokee County High School has a strong academic program, and students have the opportunity to take college-level classes while still in high school. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and activities.
The school has a strong sense of community and pride. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds.
Cherokee County High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for college and career success. The school is committed to helping students achieve their goals and reach their highest potential.
Address:
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960Phone:
(256) 927-3625
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
465 students
Overview Cherokee County High School
Cherokee County High School serves 465 students in grades 9-12.
Cherokee County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Cherokee County High School
Cherokee County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cherokee County High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.