Cherokee High School

Colbert County
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
221 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Cherokee High School, located in Cherokee, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Colbert County School District, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational education, college preparation, and vocational development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning culture, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Cherokee High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement, often centering its identity around its mascot, the Indians. The school maintains a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are designed to foster character, teamwork, and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and local partnerships, Cherokee High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the close-knit traditions typical of a small-town Alabama institution.
221
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (85.5 %)
  • Black
    21 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Colbert County
Phone: (256)359-4434
Website: http://www.chsindians.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
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 7 33
Grade 8 39
Grade 9 34
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio