CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCHOOL

CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCH is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER ES school district, located in Tahlequah, OK with about 114 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCHool (Tsalagi Digalvwi) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is a unique educational institution dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the Cherokee language. Established by the Cherokee Nation, the school provides an immersive environment where students, beginning in their early formative years, are taught almost exclusively in the Cherokee language. By integrating traditional cultural values with standard academic curriculum, the school aims to create a generation of fluent speakers who are deeply connected to their heritage and identity.

Beyond its academic mission, the school serves as a critical cultural hub for the Cherokee Nation. It operates on the philosophy that language is the foundation of culture; therefore, by normalizing Cherokee as a daily living language, the school ensures the survival of the tribe's oral traditions, history, and community customs. As a charter school, it represents a pioneering model in Indigenous education, demonstrating how language immersion can successfully bridge the gap between historical preservation and modern educational standards.

For more information, contact CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCH at (918) 207-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.