SHERMAN COUNTY SCHOOL

Sherman County School is a Title I public school that is part of the Sherman County SD school district, located in Moro, OR with about 251 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 15 teachers, Sherman County School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Sherman County School, located in the rural community of Moro, Oregon, serves as the central educational hub for students across the county. Operating as a unified K-12 facility, the school emphasizes a close-knit, small-town atmosphere where students from elementary through high school years are integrated within a single campus environment. This configuration allows for a unique sense of continuity and community, where staff, students, and families often maintain strong, long-term relationships throughout the students' entire academic careers.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Sherman County, focusing on academic achievement while fostering school spirit through their mascot, the Huskies. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role in providing extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities that help prepare its students for both local and broader regional futures. The school’s digital presence highlights a commitment to keeping parents and the community informed about academic calendars, sports schedules, and student accomplishments, maintaining its position as the cornerstone of education for the region.

For more information, contact Sherman County School at (541) 565-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.