GENERAL SHERMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

General Sherman Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lancaster City school district, located in Lancaster, OH with about 711 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, General Sherman Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

General Sherman Junior High School, located at 701 Union Street in Lancaster, Ohio, serves as a key educational facility within the Lancaster City School District. The school typically caters to students in the middle-level grades, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of early adolescents. As part of a historic community, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and extracurricular involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lancaster community, upholding the district's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. By offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and various school programs, General Sherman Junior High aims to equip its student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success. The institution is recognized for its role in shaping the development of local youth through collaborative efforts between educators, students, and parents.

For more information, contact General Sherman Junior High School at (740) 687-7344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.