SHERMAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Sherman Indian High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sherman Indian High School school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 467 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Sherman Indian High School (SIHS), located in Riverside, California, is a unique, off-reservation boarding school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Established in 1902, the school serves students from a diverse array of federally recognized tribes across the United States. Its mission is to provide a culturally responsive, academic environment that prepares Native American youth for post-secondary education and career success, while simultaneously fostering a strong sense of pride in their heritage and tribal identities.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, the school is deeply committed to the preservation of Indigenous traditions, languages, and values. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and cultural programs, including traditional dance, song, and arts, which are integrated into the daily experience. With its historic campus—which includes a museum dedicated to the history of the school and the broader Native American boarding school experience—Sherman Indian High School serves as a vital educational institution that honors the resilience and future potential of Native American students.

For more information, contact Sherman Indian High School at (951) 276-6326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.