Cherokee High School

120 TOMLINSON MILL ROAD
MARLTON, NJ 08053

www.lrhsd.org/Domain/376

2,179 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cherokee High School, located in Marlton, New Jersey, is the largest high school in the Lenape Regional High School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its expansive campus and comprehensive academic program. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from core curriculum requirements to numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cherokee High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations, providing a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. As a central institution in the Marlton area, Cherokee emphasizes a supportive environment that strives to balance academic rigor with the social and personal development of its diverse student body.

2,179

Total Students

177.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,591
Hispanic	164
Black	131
Asian	203
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,591 (73.1 %)
Asian
203 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
164 (7.5 %)
Black
131 (6.0 %)
Two or More
79 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Lenape Regional High School District
Phone:	(856)983-5140
Website:	http://www.lrhsd.org/Domain/376
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	177.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 9 558

Grade 10 531

Grade 11 505

Grade 12 550

Ungraded 35