Sequoyah High School vs. Cherokee High School
Should you attend Sequoyah High School or Cherokee High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sequoyah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 3,012 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,021 students
3,012 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
191 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#902 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
501
787
Grade 10 Students
506
836
Grade 11 Students
514
722
Grade 12 Students
500
667
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
66%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%