SHERMAN HIGH SCHOOL

www.sherman.wnyric.org

198 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Sherman High School, located at 127 Park St in Sherman, New York, serves as the secondary education hub for the Sherman Central School District. As a smaller, rural school community in Chautauqua County, the institution focuses on providing a personalized educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging resources through the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC), the school aims to integrate modern curriculum standards with the supportive, tight-knit atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives, Sherman High School encourages students to become active participants in both their school and local community. Families and community members can stay informed regarding district updates, academic calendars, and school news by visiting their official website at http://www.sherman.wnyric.org.

198

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
190 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	SHERMAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)761-6121
Website:	http://www.sherman.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 36

Grade 8 42

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 34