- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheridan, IN
Sheridan High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180648001127
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN.
School address
District: Sheridan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180648001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sheridan High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180648001127 · Sheridan, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan Elementary School (555 students)
Sheridan High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sheridan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan Eleme
Sheridan Elementary School
555 students
- This school
Sheridan High School
344 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
270 students
What this shows Sheridan High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Sheridan High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan Community Schools reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan High School
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheridan, IN. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan High School?
34.0% of students at Sheridan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Sheridan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan High School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheridan Community Schools?
Besides Sheridan High School, Sheridan Community Schools also operates Sheridan Elementary School (555 students) and Sheridan Middle School (270 students). See the Sheridan Community Schools district page for the complete list.