Cherokee Charter Academy

State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy

www.cherokecharter.org

Charter School 622 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA), located in Canton, Georgia, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As a charter school, it operates independently of the local district under a performance contract, allowing for a unique academic approach while remaining open to all students residing in the Cherokee County area. The school is part of the Charter Schools USA network and emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with character development and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its structured learning environment and focus on the "Character Counts!" program, which integrates ethical values into the daily classroom experience. Academically, CCA utilizes a data-driven instructional model to help students meet Georgia state standards while offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports to promote well-rounded development. By fostering a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, Cherokee Charter Academy aims to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond within a supportive and disciplined community setting.

622

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	136
Black	134
Asian	16
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
299 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
136 (21.9 %)
Black
134 (21.5 %)
Two or More
36 (5.8 %)
Asian
16 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy
Phone:	(678)385-7322
Website:	http://www.cherokecharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cherokee Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cherokee Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	47.9%
Male	324	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)