Cherokee High School

Hawkins County
2927 Hwy 66 South
Rogersville, TN 37857
1,055 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cherokee High School, located in Rogersville, Tennessee, serves as a central educational institution within the Hawkins County School District. Situated on Highway 66 South, the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often reflected in its commitment to student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom.

The school’s official website serves as a vital hub for communication between the administration, faculty, parents, and students. By providing access to calendars, academic resources, and district updates, the institution emphasizes transparency and accessibility. As a key part of the local Rogersville landscape, Cherokee High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while navigating their high school years in a focused and professional setting.
1,055
Total Students
73.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    969 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hawkins County
Phone: (423)272-6507
Website: http://www.hck12.net/chs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 296
Grade 10 277
Grade 11 239
Grade 12 243
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pathways Alternative School
Hawkins County
952 East McKinney AVE
Rogersville, TN 37857 (4.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th