At a glance
Reported students
69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
69
Sherman Thomas Charter High: 69 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 81
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Sherman Thomas Charter High
Sherman Thomas Charter High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Madera. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sherman Thomas Charter High District. NCES reports 69 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.5%) and White (21.7%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sherman Thomas Charter High
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.7%
- Hispanic72.5%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Sherman Thomas Charter High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High High · Madera Unified | 09–12 | 2,017 | 0.6 mi |
| Mountain Vista High High · Madera Unified | 10–12 | 162 | 1.9 mi |
| Madera High High · Madera Unified | 09–12 | 1,869 | 2 mi |
| Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) High · Madera County Superintendent of Schools | 07–12 | 29 | 2.8 mi |
| Enterprise Secondary High · Madera County Superintendent of Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Madera South High High · Madera Unified | 09–12 | 1,859 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Thomas Charter High
What grades does Sherman Thomas Charter High serve?
Sherman Thomas Charter High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sherman Thomas Charter High District.
How many students attend Sherman Thomas Charter High?
Sherman Thomas Charter High reported 69 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 81 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sherman Thomas Charter High?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 69 students and 4.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sherman Thomas Charter High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sherman Thomas Charter High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sherman Thomas Charter High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sherman Thomas Charter High in?
Sherman Thomas Charter High is part of Sherman Thomas Charter High District, based in Madera, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sherman Thomas Charter High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Matilda Torres High (0.6 mi), Mountain Vista High (1.9 mi), Madera High (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.