Sheridan High School
Tel:
(317)758-4431
- Sheridan High School serves 329 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Sheridan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sheridan High School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sheridan High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1412 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 95% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.50 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sheridan Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sheridan High School is Westfield High School (7.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sheridan Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sheridan Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sheridan Sheridan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 248 students
0.4 miles
3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317)758-6780 0.4 6-8 248 - Sheridan Sheridan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
0.6 miles
24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317)758-4491 0.6 PK-5 459 - Westfield Monon Trail Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 426 students
6.3 miles
19400 Tomlinson Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317)867-8600 6.3 K-4 426 - Westfield Maple Glen Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 563 students
7.4 miles
17171 Ditch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317)896-4700 7.4 PK-4 563 - Westfield Westfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 2148 students
7.6 miles
18250 N Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317)867-6800 7.6 9-12 2148
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