Sherwood Charter School

Charter School 214 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Charter School, located in Sherwood, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. It operates with a focus on providing a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum that emphasizes traditional instruction. The school is known for its small class sizes and a structured learning environment, often utilizing curricula such as Saxon Math and Core Knowledge to ensure students build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and history.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and parental participation. By maintaining a charter status within the Sherwood School District, the institution offers an alternative educational experience for families seeking a more traditional approach to instruction. The school’s mission centers on fostering character development and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond through a consistent and supportive educational framework.

214

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	17

White
165 (77.5 %)
Two or More
17 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.5 %)
Black
8 (3.8 %)
Asian
7 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sherwood SD 88J
Phone:	(503)925-8007
Website:	http://sherwoodcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 21