Sherman High School

Boone County Schools
10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
316 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sherman High School, located in Seth, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the students of Boone County. Situated in a rural community along Coal River Road, the school functions as a focal point for local academics, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. As part of the Boone County School District, it provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary collegiate paths and the local workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sherman High School maintains a strong identity rooted in its school spirit and community involvement. The school is known for its athletic programs—most notably the "Sherman Tide"—which play a significant role in fostering community cohesion in the Coal River Valley. By balancing traditional academic instruction with regional extracurricular activities, the school aims to support the development of its students while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a small-town West Virginia educational environment.
316
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    308 (97.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Boone County Schools
Phone: (304)837-3301
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
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 73
Grade 10 91
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th