Sequoyah High School

17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74464

sequoyah.cherokee.org/

332 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sequoyah High School, located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is a unique educational institution operated by the Cherokee Nation. Established with a deep commitment to preserving Cherokee culture and language, the school serves as a boarding and day school environment that blends rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on tribal heritage. It functions as a specialized environment where students are provided with the tools to succeed in higher education while staying deeply connected to their identity and community values.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sequoyah High School is known for its supportive, close-knit atmosphere that fosters student growth both inside and outside the classroom. The school integrates Cherokee history, language, and cultural arts into the student experience, aiming to develop well-rounded, culturally grounded leaders. By balancing traditional pedagogical goals with tribal initiatives, the school remains a vital cornerstone for the Cherokee Nation, dedicated to empowering the next generation of students through education and cultural continuity.

332

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah High School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	332

American Indian
332 (100.0 %)

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:	Sequoyah High School
Phone:	(918)453-5400
Website:	http://sequoyah.cherokee.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
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 85

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 78