Sheridan Freshman Academy (Closed 2009)

Sheridan Freshman Academy serves 345 students in grades 9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
94%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sheridan Freshman Academy?
345 students attend Sheridan Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sheridan Freshman Academy students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Freshman Academy?
Sheridan Freshman Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Freshman Academy offer ?
Sheridan Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sheridan Freshman Academy part of?
Sheridan Freshman Academy is part of Sheridan School District.

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