Cherokee High School or Cherokee School is a public school located in unincorporated Cherokee, Texas, a small community in the west central portion of the state and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. The school is part of the Cherokee Independent School District which encompasses southern San Saba County.
Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cherokee School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee School's student population of 130 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Cherokee School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2439 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee School's ranking?
Cherokee School is ranked #2439 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cherokee School?
130 students attend Cherokee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cherokee School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee School?
Cherokee School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee School offer ?
Cherokee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cherokee School part of?
Cherokee School is part of Cherokee Independent School District.
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