Cherokee County High School

Cherokee County
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
465 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cherokee County High School, located in Centre, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Cherokee County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive environment designed to prepare graduates for college and career success.

As the home of the "Warriors," the school places a significant emphasis on community spirit and athletic involvement, which play a major role in the overall student experience. Beyond athletics, the school offers various programs and initiatives aimed at developing well-rounded citizens. With its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Cherokee County High School remains a cornerstone of the Centre area, consistently working to uphold the standards and values of its district.
465
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    390 (83.9 %)
  • Black
    31 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County
Phone: (256)927-3625
Website: http://ch.cherokeek12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 9 136
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 106
Grade 12 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Cherokee County
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960 (1.6 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th