SHERMAN THOMAS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Sherman Thomas Charter High is a public charter high school that is part of the Madera Unified school district, located in Madera, CA with about 57 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Sherman Thomas Charter High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sherman Thomas Charter High School (STCHS), located in Madera, California, is a tuition-free, independent public charter school that emphasizes a small-school environment and personalized academic attention. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its "Project-Based Learning" (PBL) philosophy, which encourages students to move beyond traditional textbooks by applying academic concepts to real-world challenges. This hands-on approach is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper engagement with the curriculum, preparing students for both higher education and the professional workforce.
Beyond its academic focus, STCHS prides itself on maintaining a close-knit campus culture that prioritizes character development and community involvement. The school offers a range of elective opportunities, sports programs, and extracurricular activities, all while keeping class sizes relatively small to ensure that teachers can provide individualized support. By blending rigorous graduation requirements with creative learning experiences, Sherman Thomas Charter High aims to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens in a supportive and safe educational setting.
For more information, contact Sherman Thomas Charter High at (559) 675-6626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madera, CA 93638-0835
(559) 675-6626
http://www.stchs.k12.ca.us
SHERMAN THOMAS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Madera, CA with about 57 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Madera Unified - District:
- Madera Unified
- Total Students:
- 57
- Teachers:
- 4.01
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 57 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.4%
- White
- 31.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Female
- 61.4%
- Male
- 38.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.