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#6 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 1% in state

Cherokee HS

High School · Cherokee · Cherokee, OK

A high school in Cherokee, OK where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

412 E 5TH STREET, Cherokee, OK 73728

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,679
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Cherokee HS score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,643/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cherokee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$68,355

Median home value

$124,700

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cherokee

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cherokee HS is listed in CHEROKEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cherokee HS

Cherokee HS is a public high school in Cherokee, OK, part of Cherokee, serving approximately 101 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherokee HS

What grades does Cherokee HS serve?

Cherokee HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cherokee HS?

Cherokee HS has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherokee HS rank in OK?

Cherokee HS ranks #6 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Cherokee HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherokee HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee HS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cherokee HS a charter school?

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

Is Cherokee HS a Title I school?

No, Cherokee HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

46.5% of students at Cherokee HS 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
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Alfalfa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 73728)
1,708
Area median age
44.4
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 73728; 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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