Cherokee Central High School

Cherokee Central High School
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
693 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Cherokee Central High School, located in Cherokee, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational institution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the preservation and celebration of Cherokee culture, language, and history. By fostering a learning environment that honors tribal heritage, the school aims to prepare students not only for higher education and professional success but also to become well-rounded individuals who are rooted in their community’s unique traditions.

As part of the Cherokee Central Schools system, the high school provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances state educational standards with culturally responsive instruction. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to support holistic development. Through its emphasis on community, resilience, and identity, Cherokee Central High School plays a pivotal role in empowering the next generation of Cherokee leaders to make meaningful contributions to both their tribal nation and the wider world.
693
Total Students
90.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    693 (100.0%)
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 Central High School
Phone: (828)554-5030
Website: http://ccs-nc.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 690
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
Grade 6 106
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 101
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 94
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio