Sheridan High School

8725 Sheridan Drive N.W.
Thornville, OH 43076

711 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sheridan High School, located in Thornville, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Northern Local School District. As a pillar of the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, known for a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement, including a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and teamwork.

The school is widely recognized for its "Generals" pride, which serves as a rallying point for both current students and the surrounding Thornville community. By emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of character, Sheridan High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, technical training, and the workforce. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the institution continues to play a vital role in the long-term success and identity of Perry County.

711

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
681 (95.8%)
Two or More
15 (2.1%)
Hispanic
10 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northern Local
Phone:	(740)743-1335
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 206

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 156