At a glance
Reported students
2,082
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
155
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,649.5
Cherokee High School: 2,082 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,166
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Marlton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lenape Regional High School District. NCES reports 2,082 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.8%) and Asian (10.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cherokee High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 155 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.8%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black6.5%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lenape Regional High School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lenape High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,912 reported students
Shawnee High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,387 reported students
Seneca High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,058 reported students
Public schools near Cherokee High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East High · Cherry Hill School District | 09–12 | 2,120 | 3.6 mi |
| Lenape High School High · Lenape Regional High School District | 09–12 | 1,912 | 3.9 mi |
| Eastern Camden County Regional High School High · Eastern Camden County Regional School District | 09–12 | 1,847 | 4.1 mi |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology - Medford High · Burlington County Institute of Technology School District | 09–12 | 896 | 5.1 mi |
| Lindenwold High School High · Lindenwold Public School District | 09–12 | 802 | 5.6 mi |
| Shawnee High School High · Lenape Regional High School District | 09–12 | 1,387 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee High School
What grades does Cherokee High School serve?
Cherokee High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lenape Regional High School District.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School reported 2,082 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,166 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherokee High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 2,082 students and 155 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherokee High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherokee High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lenape Regional High School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherokee High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cherokee High School in?
Cherokee High School is part of Lenape Regional High School District, based in Shamong, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherokee High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cherry Hill High School East (3.6 mi), Lenape High School (3.9 mi), Eastern Camden County Regional High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.