For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 157 students in Cherokee, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Cherokee, KS is Southeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Cherokee, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee, KS include Southeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee?
1 public high schools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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