Sherwood Middle School

429 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Middle School, located at 1400 Shady Lane Rd in Columbus, Ohio, is a public institution serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in the Whitehall/Far East side area of Columbus and plays a central role in the local community by providing core academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and support services tailored to early adolescent learners.

Like other schools within the Columbus City Schools system, Sherwood Middle School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes student growth and preparation for secondary education. The school's curriculum generally aligns with state standards, balancing traditional subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative and physical development. Families associated with the school typically rely on the district’s broader resources for specialized programs, transportation, and community-wide initiatives aimed at ensuring student success and engagement.

429

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	68
Black	281
Asian	6
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	2

Black
281 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (15.9 %)
White
41 (9.6 %)
Two or More
31 (7.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5393
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 143

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 153