Cherokee Extension School

Swain County Schools
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
123 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Cherokee Extension School, located at 280 School Drive in Bryson City, North Carolina, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Swain County school system. It is designed to provide a supportive, flexible learning environment for students who may require a different approach than the traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, offering credit recovery programs and individualized instruction aimed at keeping students on the path toward high school graduation.

By maintaining a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, Cherokee Extension School allows educators to work closely with students to address their specific educational needs and goals. The curriculum is typically structured to provide the necessary academic rigor while prioritizing student engagement and success. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students have a viable and structured pathway to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
123
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
124.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (61.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (13.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (9.8 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (8.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-3129
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 124.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio