Enrollment
344
High
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHERIDAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180648001127
Sheridan High School
24185 N Hinesley Rd, Sheridan, IN 46069 · (317) 758-4431 · Hamilton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL344 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
142 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 84 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 101 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 79 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 79 | 23% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Sheridan Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Sheridan High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School this school | 344 | 41.3% | N/A |
| Lewis Cass High School Walton | 388 | 43.6% | N/A |
| Winchester Community High School Winchester | 399 | 42.9% | N/A |
| Triton Jr-Sr High School Bourbon | 414 | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Wolcott | 341 | 39.9% | 32.5% |
| Carroll Senior High School Flora | 303 | 40.6% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sheridan High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 344 | #301 of 392 | #7 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #31 of 359 | #1 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.7% | #195 of 360 | #8 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.3% | #222 of 373 | #1 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.3% | #101 of 133 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
344
+6 (+2%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 510
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 344 | 30.5 | 11.3:1 | 41% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 336 | 30.5 | 11.0:1 | 37% (125) |
| 2022-23 | 324 | 25.5 | 12.7:1 | 38% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 338 | 29 | 11.7:1 | 38% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 333 | 28.5 | 11.7:1 | 33% (111) |
| 2015-16 | 330 | 28 | 11.8:1 | 26% (86) |
| 2010-11 | 370 | 24 | 15.4:1 | 29% (106) |
| 2000-01 | 649 | 36 | 18.0:1 | 18% (115) |
| 1990-91 | 510 | 29 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sheridan High School.
About Sheridan High School
In Sheridan, Indiana, Sheridan High School is a small high school. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 344 students on the rolls. Across high schools in Indiana, the average enrollment is about 816.
Sheridan High School falls under Sheridan Community Schools, which has 3 schools enrolling 1,169 students.
White students account for 87% of the school's enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 8% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 24%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. The school has 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 11.3:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for high schools in Indiana. Federal data show 41% of students (142) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 20 points above the 21% average for public schools in Hamilton County.
In Hamilton County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $121,530, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 62%, and about 3% of people live in poverty. There are 69 public schools in the county, enrolling about 63,065, Sheridan High School among them.
Sheridan Middle School is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Sheridan High School, there are 2 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 338 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 344.
On allk12, people connected to Sheridan High School can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Hamilton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
365,056
Census ACS
Median income
$121,530
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
62%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
63,065 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sheridan Community Schools
- Sheridan Elementary SchoolElementary · 555 students
- Sheridan Middle SchoolMiddle · 270 students
Other schools in Sheridan
- Sheridan Elementary SchoolElementary · 555 students
- Sheridan Middle SchoolMiddle · 270 students
Other Sheridan High schools
6 other US public schools in 7 states are named Sheridan High. Sheridan High School is the 4th largest of the 7.
- SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOLSHERIDAN, AR · 1,239 students
- Sheridan High SchoolSheridan, WY · 1,001 students
- Sheridan High SchoolThornville, OH · 711 students
- Sheridan High SchoolENGLEWOOD, CO · 321 students
- Sheridan High SchoolSheridan, OR · 211 students
Nearby schools
- Sheridan Middle School0.0 mi · 270
- Sheridan Elementary School0.5 mi · 555
- Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center6.2 mi · 100
- Monon Trail Elementary School6.3 mi · 767
- Maple Glen Elementary7.4 mi · 632
- Westfield High School7.6 mi · 2,948
Frequently asked questions
About Sheridan High SchoolHow many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School enrolls approximately 344 students in grades 09-12.
Is Sheridan High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sheridan High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Sheridan High School have?
Sheridan High School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sheridan High School?
At Sheridan High School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Sheridan High School public or private?
Sheridan High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sheridan Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.