The organization of Sherman Thomas Charter Schools is a nonprofit public benefit corporation located in Madera, California designed to promote high-quality educational services. Established in 2009, Sherman Thomas High School was founded with the mission of providing a supportive environment favorable to student achievement, particularly for families seeking an educational model that offers flexibility in scheduling and instructional delivery. Our high school provides students from grade levels 9-12 with the opportunity to learn in a hybrid-based environment. Our unique blend of independent study, traditional, and online schooling caters to high school students seeking direct instruction in smaller class settings.

During their time at STCHS, your student will engage in Learning Center courses conducted on campus, Independent Study courses, Online Learning courses, and the option to participate in our Educational Enrichment Program at Madera Community College.

• Learning Centers: Learning centers are equivalent to traditional classes with a credentialed teachers and students in a classroom.  Classes are on a block schedule (similar to college courses).  All core Learning Center classes are a-g approved (i.e. ALL math, science, English Language Arts, visual arts, and social studies).
• Online Classes: Online courses are for, but not limited to, students in need of credit recovery, AP courses, and higher education courses we are not able to offer on our campus (i.e. calculus).  All online courses are a-g approved through our vendor.
• Independent Study: Independent study courses are to be done independently by the student.  The teacher assigns the courses needed, assigns work, grades work, and gives student a grade in a timely manner.  The student meets, at a minimum, every 20 days to turn in work and get new work. 
• Enrichment Program: The Enrichment Program is in partnership with our local community college.  Students are dual enrolled at the college for college units and high school credits.

At STCHS, our student-to-teacher ratio is 25:1. We believe a small-scale education can have a significant influence for each student, their families, their distinct needs, and aspirations. Each student receives a personalized class schedule. These schedules, depending on grade level, will resemble a college schedule. Throughout the week, students attend classes for an hour or more in each core subject, with additional opportunities such as lab sessions, tutoring, and meetings with Supervising Teachers.