SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL
Sheridan High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sheridan Community Schools school district, located in Sheridan, IN with about 333 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. With about 28 teachers, Sheridan High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Sheridan High School, located in Sheridan, Indiana, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Sheridan Community Schools district. Situated in a rural setting in Hamilton County, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention. The institution is committed to providing a balanced academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.
As a staple of the local community, Sheridan High School emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the town of Sheridan. The school’s mission focuses on developing well-rounded individuals by promoting character growth, academic rigor, and community responsibility. With a culture rooted in tradition and school spirit, the high school remains a focal point for local pride, consistently working to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness.
For more information, contact Sheridan High School at (317) 758-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sheridan, IN 46069-9349
(317) 758-4431
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sheridan, IN with about 333 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheridan Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 28.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.0%
- Male
- 58.0%
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.