Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Sherrard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Sherrard High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrard High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherrard High School?
The graduation rate of Sherrard High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sherrard High School?
451 students attend Sherrard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sherrard High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherrard High School offer ?
Sherrard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sherrard High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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