Enrollment
711
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thornville, OH
Sheridan High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390490503473
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Thornville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH.
School address
District: Northern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490503473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan High School
Sheridan High School is a large high school in Thornville, Ohio, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 615 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #472, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Local also operates Sheridan Middle School (516 students) and Thornville Elementary School (351 students) alongside Sheridan High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Sheridan High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Local, which includes Sheridan High School.
$11,808
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sheridan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheridan High School
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has 711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thornville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan High School?
22.2% of students at Sheridan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Thornville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan High School rank among public schools in Thornville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thornville on the city page.
Is Sheridan High School a good school?
Sheridan High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northern Local?
Besides Sheridan High School, Northern Local also operates Sheridan Middle School (516 students), Thornville Elementary School (351 students), and Glenford Elementary School (320 students). See the Northern Local district page for the complete list.
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