Sheridan SD 48j School District

435 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378-1811
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,082 students in Sheridan SD 48j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Sheridan SD 48j School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
1,082 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sheridan SD 48j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
31%
33%
44%
24%
30%
78%
81%
(2022-23)
42.8%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
71%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,354. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,756 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,609
$18,354
Spending / Student
$11,756
$19,404

Best Sheridan SD 48j School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulconer-chapman School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sheridan SD 48j School District?
Sheridan SD 48j School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,082 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan SD 48j School District?
Sheridan SD 48j School District is ranked #162 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan SD 48j School District?
71% of Sheridan SD 48j School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan SD 48j School District?
Sheridan SD 48j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Sheridan SD 48j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,756 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,082 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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