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Cherokee High School

High School · Lenape Regional High School District · Marlton, NJ

A Lenape Regional High School District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

120 TOMLINSON MILL ROAD, Marlton, NJ 08053

  • Math 30% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-20.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation18.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$29,075
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Cherokee High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cherokee High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,745

Median home value

$368,100

Median rent

$1,939/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.9% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·65 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for EducationPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.8 mi20Compare →
Trinity Preparatory School Inc.Private · tuition6.8privateK–123.5 mi86Compare →
Cherry Hill High School EastEnrollment path unverified5.99–123.6 mi2,093Compare →
Lenape High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–123.9 mi1,922Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lenape Regional High School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$29,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cherokee High School is listed in Lenape Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cherokee High School

Cherokee High School is a public high school in Marlton, NJ, part of Lenape Regional High School District, serving approximately 2,108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherokee High School

What grades does Cherokee High School serve?

Cherokee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cherokee High School?

Cherokee High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherokee High School rank in NJ?

Cherokee High School ranks #1,758 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Cherokee High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherokee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cherokee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cherokee High School a charter school?

No, Cherokee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cherokee High School a Title I school?

No, Cherokee High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee High School?

10.9% of students at Cherokee High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,108
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
171
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 08053)
47,612
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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