General Sherman Junior High School

1930 Election House Rd Nw
Lancaster, OH 43130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 717 students in grades 6-8, General Sherman Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

General Sherman Junior High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
717 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

General Sherman Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Sherman Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2043 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
50%
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47%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
88%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Wrestling
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Sherman Junior High School's ranking?
General Sherman Junior High School is ranked #2043 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are General Sherman Junior High School often compared to?
General Sherman Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Ewing Junior High School, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend General Sherman Junior High School?
717 students attend General Sherman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of General Sherman Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Sherman Junior High School?
General Sherman Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does General Sherman Junior High School offer ?
General Sherman Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is General Sherman Junior High School part of?
General Sherman Junior High School is part of Lancaster City School District.

School Reviews

1   3/15/2024
it is good.
- Posted by Administrator - tingletips
5   1/27/2009
This school has intelligent children and wonderful teacher. The extracurricular activities are wonderful and absoloutly have an A+ average.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - britt

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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