Sheridan Japanese School (Closed 2024)

Sheridan Japanese School was a public charter school in Sheridan, Oregon, United States. The school has been accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools since 2000. It was a Japanese-language school.
Serving 54 students in grades 4-12, Sheridan Japanese School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Sheridan Japanese School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1994

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(21-22)
20-29%
31%
50-59%
44%
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
27%
White
64%
57%
Two or more races
23%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.54
(20-21)
≥50%
81%
(21-22)
63%
42.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Koi
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan Japanese School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan Japanese School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sheridan Japanese School?
54 students attend Sheridan Japanese School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sheridan Japanese School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Japanese School?
Sheridan Japanese School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheridan Japanese School offer ?
Sheridan Japanese School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan Japanese School part of?
Sheridan Japanese School is part of Sheridan School District 48j.

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