Enrollment
2,082
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlton, NJ
Cherokee High School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340849001092
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Marlton · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Marlton, NJ.
School address
District: Lenape Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340849001092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
177.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Marlton, New Jersey, enrolling 2,082 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,082 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lenape Regional High School District also operates Lenape High School (1,912 students) and Shawnee High School (1,387 students) alongside Cherokee High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee High School compares
Cherokee High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,082 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,082
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Cherokee High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lenape Regional High School District, which includes Cherokee High School.
$26,175
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.9%
State 30.8%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cherokee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenape High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,912
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee High School
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has 2,082 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee High School?
7.0% of students at Cherokee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee High School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Marlton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee High School rank among public schools in Marlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Marlton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marlton on the city page.
Is Cherokee High School a good school?
Cherokee High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lenape Regional High School District?
Besides Cherokee High School, Lenape Regional High School District also operates Lenape High School (1,912 students), Shawnee High School (1,387 students), and Seneca High School (1,058 students). See the Lenape Regional High School District district page for the complete list.
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