School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(01-02)17%
16%
Black
(01-02)60%
21%
White
(01-02)23%
59%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
38%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sheridan Correctional Center?
459 students attend Sheridan Correctional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sheridan Correctional Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Sheridan Correctional Center part of?
Sheridan Correctional Center is part of Idjj School District 428.
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