Serving 456 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- 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
School Overview
Sherrard High School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherrard High School's ranking?
Sherrard High School is ranked #1315 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sherrard High School often compared to?
Sherrard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orion High School, United Twp High School by visitors of our site.
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?
456 students attend Sherrard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sherrard High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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?
Sherrard High School is part of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District.
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