Sheridan High School (SHS) earned high national and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released last week.
As a small school (enrollment less than 500), SHS ranked eighth in the Indy Metro area.
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“We are confident various initiatives will help raise this ranking even higher in future years,” SHS Principal Rick Davis said. Davis also said at SHS this ranking is not the “be all end all, but is just one of many metrics that help paint the picture of a high school.”
SHS is focused on preparing students for their future through a rapidly growing work-based learning internship program, an increase in Career & Technical, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit course offerings, and many other programs and activities. Davis commented that this ranking indicates they are on the right path and look for continued success.
Superintendent Dave Mundy said he sees this recognition as one of the many successes Sheridan High School is experiencing right now.
Mundy cited other gauges of SHS’ success, said, “ We are coming off a great summer with our band having an outstanding competition at the State Fair and a significant increase in student internships and CTE offerings.”
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He also noted the success of exchange students at SHS, as well as the number of students from other districts opting to transfer to Sheridan doubling in the last several years.
“Our teachers, students, and families are the heart of our success,” Mundy said.
Davis concluded, “National recognition is great, but our greatest indicator is how we see our students succeeding while they are with us and when they leave us. We are working hard to continually increase offerings, while at the same time maintaining our small-feel and nurturing environment.”
Echoing this idea, Mundy explained, “One of the greatest indicators I see of our success is when students and parents recognize the high quality of education that Sheridan High School offers and choose to attend here. This is a direct result of all the outstanding work our administrators and especially the incredible teaching staff is putting into helping every student. Also, no one has a support staff as incredible as we have at SCS. We are so proud of what we have accomplished, but we aren’t resting on our laurels. There is so much more to be seen in our near future.”