Sheridan High School

324 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

324

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
292 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheridan Community Schools
Phone:	(317)758-4431
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 85