Cherokee County High School
School Overview
Cherokee County High School is a public school located in Centre, Alabama. It is a school in Cherokee County School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 462 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 462 students are attending Cherokee County High School. By gender, there are 229 and 233 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Cherokee County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 51 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Total | 51 | 25 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Cherokee County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 96.6% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 28 | 96.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 3.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 462 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,737 Households |
| Population | 25,628 |
| Male | 12,777 |
| Female | 13,126 |
| Child Population | 6,526 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,579 Units |
| Average House Value | $123,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $620 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $41,919 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Cherokee County High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 57 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 144 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Cherokee County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 144 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cherokee County
In Cherokee County, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.