- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390490503473
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Sheridan High School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 390490503473 · Thornville, OH High · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 20.9:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan Middle School (516 students)
Sheridan High School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sheridan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sheridan High School
711 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
516 students
- Thornville Ele
Thornville Elementary School
351 students
- Glenford Eleme
Glenford Elementary School
320 students
- Somerset Eleme 264
Somerset Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Sheridan High School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Northern Local reports $11,226 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 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
- 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
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), up 43.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.