School Profile · Madera
Sherman Thomas Charter High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Sherman Thomas Charter posts 45% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
26303 Adell Street, 93638 (opens in new tab)·Madera Unified·Madera·Grades 9-12·69 students·62% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 675-6626·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
48
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #876 statewide · #1 of 7 in Madera Unified
Sherman Thomas Charter High scores 48 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 59th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “45% proficient” and call it done. Sherman Thomas Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Madera, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Sherman Thomas Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
16.7%
State 15.8%
0.8pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
45.2%
State 35.7%
9.5pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
24.8%
State 30.2%
5.4pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.2%
State 3.6%
1.4pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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Middle
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High School
Sherman Thomas Charter HighCharter
48/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 38
Matilda Torres High
Madera Unified · 0.6 mi
Developing
47/100
Madera High
Madera Unified · 1.9 mi
Developing
45/100
Mountain Vista High
Madera Unified · 2 mi
Needs Support
21/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 34
Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera Unified · 0.2 mi
Developing
35/100
John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera Unified · 1.4 mi
Developing
34/100
John Adams Elementary
Madera Unified · 1.8 mi
Developing
33/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic72.5%
White21.7%
Asian1.4%
Black2.9%
Other1.4%
GenderFemale 47.8%Male 52.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 62.3% (1pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
69
1,381 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,158
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$52,709 – $107,743
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Sherman Thomas Charter High in Madera, 56.3% of hispanic students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 32.6% district-wide and 38.8% statewide. Sherman Thomas Charter High outperforms its district average for hispanic students by 23.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Hispanic students (12.5% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 16 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Hispanic16 tested
ELA 56.3%·Math 12.5%· +23.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$62K
$23K below CA median
Median Home Value
$325K
$334K below CA median
Bachelor's+
8%
27pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
8.4 years avg experience
7 teachers · 14% first-year · 29% second-year
Teacher Credentials
28% fully credentialed
26.5% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
16.7%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 51th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
45.2%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
24.8%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 54th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.2%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 56th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 21 | 24% | 43% | 29% | 5% | 67% | +19 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 21 | 10% | 14% | 10% | 67% | 24% | +0 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 21 | 5% | 24% | 67% | 5% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 16 | 56.3% | +24 | +17 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Thomas Charter High ← | — | 48 | 16.7% | 45.2% | — | 2.2% |
| Matilda Torres High | 0.6 mi | 47 | 10.7% | 34.6% | — | 4.2% |
| Madera High | 1.9 mi | 45 | 14.5% | 38.8% | — | 4.0% |
| Mountain Vista High | 2 mi | 21 | 1.4% | 11.0% | — | 6.8% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1131 → #1222 → #1200 → #1053 → #876
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherman Thomas Charter High a good high school?
Sherman Thomas Charter High has a Scope Score of 48 out of 100, placing it in the 59th percentile of California high schools and ranked #876 statewide. 16.7% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Sherman Thomas Charter High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 45.2% of students at Sherman Thomas Charter High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 16.7% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 28.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 16.7% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 42 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Sherman Thomas Charter High rank in California?
Sherman Thomas Charter High ranks #876 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 59th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Sherman Thomas Charter High?
24.8% of students at Sherman Thomas Charter High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 2.2%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Sherman Thomas Charter High compare to other schools in Madera?
Sherman Thomas Charter High scores 48/100 (59th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 69 students. Use the schools in Madera page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Sherman Thomas Charter High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Sherman Thomas Charter High in Madera, 56.3% of hispanic students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 32.6% district-wide and 38.8% statewide. Sherman Thomas Charter High outperforms its district average for hispanic students by 23.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Hispanic students (12.5% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 16 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.