- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seth, WV
Sherman High School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540009000051
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 316
- students enrolled
Sherman High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boone County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540009000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sherman High School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 540009000051 · Seth, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott High School (564 students)
Sherman High School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sherman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
564 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
398 students
- Brookview Elem
Brookview Elementary
317 students
- This school
Sherman High School
316 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary
267 students
- Sherman Elemen
Sherman Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Sherman High School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman High School compares
Sherman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.1%
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
$15,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Sherman High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County Schools reports $15,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman High School
How many students attend Sherman High School?
Sherman High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seth, WV. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman High School is 13.7:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman High School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman High School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Seth, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman High School?
Sherman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Boone County Schools?
Besides Sherman High School, Boone County Schools also operates Scott High School (564 students), Madison Middle School (398 students), and Brookview Elementary (317 students). See the Boone County Schools district page for the complete list.