The Cherokee Immersion School is a Cherokee language immersion school in Park Hill, Oklahoma, with a Tahlequah post office address. It is for children during pre-school to grade 8. It was founded by the Cherokee Nation in 2001 for the purpose of preserving the heavily endangered Cherokee language.
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cherokee Immersion Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Immersion Charter School's student population of 105 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values.
School Rankings
Cherokee Immersion Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Immersion Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
85%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Immersion Charter School's ranking?
Cherokee Immersion Charter School is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cherokee Immersion Charter School often compared to?
Cherokee Immersion Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowrey Public School, Tahlequah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Immersion Charter School?
105 students attend Cherokee Immersion Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cherokee Immersion Charter School students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Immersion Charter School?
Cherokee Immersion Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Immersion Charter School offer ?
Cherokee Immersion Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Immersion Charter School part of?
Cherokee Immersion Charter School is part of Cherokee Immersion Charter School District.
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