Cherokee High School

3,012 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cherokee High School, located in Canton, Georgia, is the flagship institution of the Cherokee County School District. As one of the oldest and largest high schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) programs, and specialized career-technical education pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cherokee High School is deeply invested in fostering a vibrant school culture characterized by strong athletic programs, competitive arts, and numerous student organizations. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, focusing on both character development and academic achievement. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Canton community and emphasizing student engagement, the school strives to cultivate an environment where students can develop the skills, confidence, and community-mindedness necessary to excel after graduation.

3,012

Total Students

191.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,574
Hispanic	1,025
Black	247
Asian	33
Two or More	126
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,574 (52.3%)
Hispanic
1,025 (34.0%)
Black
247 (8.2%)
Two or More
126 (4.2%)
Asian
33 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)721-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	191.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	222

* 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 9 787

Grade 10 836

Grade 11 722

Grade 12 667