Serving 707 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 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
General Sherman Junior High School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Sherman Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Wrestling
Source: 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 #1963 out of 3,241 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend General Sherman Junior High School?
707 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 Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Sherman Junior High School?
General Sherman Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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.
5 1/27/2009
This school has intelligent children and wonderful teacher. The extracurricular activities are wonderful and absoloutly have an A+ average.
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