Sheridan High School is a public high school in Thornville, Ohio. The school is located in Northern Perry County. Sheridan High School's teams are known as the Generals, and the school colors are red and gray. Three area schools were combined in 1960 to form the Northern Local School District.
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Sheridan High School's student population of 691 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Sheridan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #1197 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Lexington High School, John Glenn High School, Liberty Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
691 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sheridan High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Northern Local School District.
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