Cherokee Charter Academy

Summary:

Cherokee Charter Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Canton, Georgia, serving 622 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy district, which is ranked 72 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cherokee Charter Academy consistently performs above the state average in the Milestones Assessment, with particularly strong results in Algebra I (87.5% proficiency), 8th grade English Language Arts (56.3%), and 8th grade Social Studies (56.3%) - significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts (27.3%) and 6th grade Mathematics (29.3%) are lower than the state averages. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 12.71% to 18.49%, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding area.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Cherokee County district, such as Carmel Elementary, Indian Knoll Elementary, and Bascomb Elementary, Cherokee Charter Academy generally performs better in Algebra I, 8th grade English Language Arts, and 8th grade Social Studies, but lower in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 6th grade Mathematics. Despite its strong performance in certain areas, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting there may be opportunities for improvement in other areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2126 Sixes Rd
       Canton, GA  30114


(678) 385-7322

District: State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,806 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
24.7%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Compare Details Cherokee Charter Academy ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cherokee Charter Academy ranks better than 65% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cherokee Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (24.7%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee Charter Academy is $9,806.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cherokee Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee Charter Academy 206th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Cherokee Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy 72nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 63.92 386th 1233 68.7%
2017 61.65 406th 1205 66.3%
2018 58.22 457th 1209 62.2%
2019 56.54 502nd 1234 59.3%
2021 50.15 556th 1214 54.2%
2022 47.09 596th 1244 52.1%
2023 54.33 514th 1242 58.6%
2024 49.20 572nd 1248 54.2%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cherokee Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 60.51 185th 545 66.1%
2017 59.57 191st 539 64.6%
2018 49.09 262nd 543 51.7%
2019 65.28 171st 559 69.4%
2021 47.29 270th 542 50.2%
2022 49.06 266th 567 53.1%
2023 60.23 200th 577 65.3%
2024 60.25 206th 588 65.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Open Quote I was a parent of a child who attended CCA for 4 years during my child's elementary years and part of middle school. The teachers have gone way down hill since the beginning of my child's education. We were absolutely in love with the school in the first couple of years, but it went downhill from there. It was quite shocking to me that they would hire some of these ill-prepared teachers. There was an extreme lack of accountability on the teachers' part. The disciplinary approach was horrendous, involving public shaming tactics and quite often extreme aggression and yelling at students which left my child very depressed and anxious. My child started the school with all A's and loving school and left making all F's and struggling academically and emotionally! I dont recommend this school until they raise their standards for those that are supposed to be teaching our children. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Open Quote This school is piss poor in customer service. They will say and do everything with a smile to get you through the door. However, the admin and staff are condescending and do not thoroughly communicate with you. They are not supportive at all in special education. They will fight you to resist providing services or to evaluate your child when there is clearly a need. Staff is habitually rude and inappropriate to students and parents. The school will rally for causes to look good in the community but is an unhealthy environment to the students. The fundraising is overwhelming. This charter is nothing but a business. Your child is simply another dollar sign that will fill their seats. Do not waste your time, money and most especially your child's well being. Absolutely despicable. I wouldn't even rate a 1 star if 0 was a choice. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, July 29, 2016

Open Quote This place is a joke... They hire uncertified teachers. They don't do anything about bullying. The principal is a total nightmare, he yells at parents, trash talks behind their backs and is totally absent. Corporate won't do anything about him because they want to leave him on the sinking ship to go down with it. Run far from here... Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Open Quote Great School. Advanced programs for gifted students. Your kids will excel !! Close Quote


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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Open Quote I am thrilled to have my son enrolled at CCA. We have started our 2nd year there and outside of carpool matters, I have nothing negative to say about the school. I feel very justified in my CHOICE to go Charter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cherokee Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 677 75 18 36 7 0 0 0 813
2013 769 107 25 77 5 1 19 0 1003
2014 839 113 35 80 1 0 31 0 1099
2015 699 111 19 57 2 0 29 0 917
2016 619 154 23 111 2 0 18 0 927
2017 537 158 17 85 2 0 19 0 818
2018 593 141 16 69 1 0 27 0 847
2019 531 146 13 126 0 0 9 0 825
2020 369 124 11 111 0 0 13 0 628
2021 341 140 17 142 0 0 29 0 669
2022 339 138 17 152 1 0 31 0 678
2023 299 134 16 136 1 0 36 0 622
2024 285 151 12 120 3 0 40 0 611

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherokee Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 813 53.5 15.1 16.5
2013 1003 59.0 17.0 17.5
2014 1099 67.0 16.4 14.8
2015 917 64.0 14.3 17.1
2016 927 68.0 13.6 21.6
2017 818 55.5 14.7 19.2
2018 847 58.3 14.5 14.5
2019 825 59.0 13.9 22.4
2020 628 47.2 13.3 19.9
2021 669 47.2 14.1 12.7
2022 678 49.2 13.7 n/a
2023 622 44.0 14.1 18.5
2024 611 46.4 13.1 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherokee Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 813 53.5 15.1 16.5
2013 1003 59.0 17.0 17.5
2014 1099 67.0 16.4 14.8
2015 917 64.0 14.3 17.1
2016 927 68.0 13.6 21.6
2017 818 55.5 14.7 19.2
2018 847 58.3 14.5 14.5
2019 825 59.0 13.9 22.4
2020 628 47.2 13.3 19.9
2021 669 47.2 14.1 12.7
2022 678 49.2 13.7 n/a
2023 622 44.0 14.1 18.5
2024 611 46.4 13.1 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $205 (2.2%) $8,965 (97.8%) $9,170
2018 $162 (1.8%) $8,960 (98.2%) $9,122
2019 $238 (2.4%) $9,569 (97.6%) $9,806

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 502nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 514th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 171st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 200th of 577 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)39.637.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)39.637.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)49.543.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)49.543.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)37.439.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)37.439.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)45.647.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)45.647.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)48.346.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)48.346.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)34.532.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)34.532.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee Charter Academy)4632.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)4632.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)64.943.3
 21.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)64.943.3
 21.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)41.925
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)41.925
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)5049.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)5049.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)51.634.5
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)51.634.5
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee Charter Academy)37.551
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)37.551
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee Charter Academy)2236.5
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)2236.5
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Cherokee Charter Academy)16.114.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)16.114.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cherokee Charter Academy)55.247.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)55.247.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee Charter Academy)88.252.9
 35.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy)88.252.9
 35.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students825622
 24.6%
African American146134
 8.2%
American Indian01
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic126136
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White531299
 43.7%
Two or More Races936
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.4%18.5%
 3.9%


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Students at Cherokee Charter Academy are 47% White, 25% African American, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Cherokee Charter Academy ranks 572nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Cherokee Charter Academy.


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