Sheridan High School

24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sheridan High School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheridan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sheridan High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sheridan High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheridan High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sheridan High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sheridan High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheridan High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Sheridan High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sheridan High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sheridan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield High School, Hamilton Heights High School, Noblesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
324 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sheridan High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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