Is Sherwood High a good school?

Yes. Sherwood High ranks in the top 9.6% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Sherwood High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,721 students attended Sherwood High.

What is the racial makeup of Sherwood High?

Students at Sherwood High are 48% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sherwood High?

Sherwood High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Belmont Elementary Elementary : Brooke Grove Elementary Elementary : Greenwood Elementary Elementary : Olney Elementary Elementary : Sherwood Elementary Middle : Rosa M. Parks Middle Middle : William H. Farquhar Middle

Sherwood High

Summary:

Sherwood High is a public high school located in Sandy Spring, Maryland, serving 1,721 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Sherwood High is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 14 high schools in Maryland and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts, with 75.9% proficient or better on the MCAP tests, significantly higher than the Montgomery County Public Schools (61%) and Maryland (55.3%) averages. However, the school's Mathematics performance lags behind, with only 8.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 33.4% for Montgomery County Public Schools and 24.1% for Maryland. Sherwood High's female students outperform their male counterparts, while the school's Asian students underperform compared to other Maryland high schools.

Sherwood High's diverse student population, higher socioeconomic status, and higher per-student spending may contribute to its academic success, though it faces competition from other high-performing schools in the region, such as River Hill High and Reservoir High, which outperform Sherwood High in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Nearby schools, such as Northwood High, Wheaton High, and Rockville High, have lower proficiency rates in these subjects compared to Sherwood High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860

(301) 924-3200

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,372

Feeder schools for Sherwood High:

Elementary:	Belmont Elementary
	Brooke Grove Elementary
	Greenwood Elementary
	Olney Elementary
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	Sherwood Elementary
Middle:	Rosa M. Parks Middle
	William H. Farquhar Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,721

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

Hispanic:

19.2%

African American:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherwood High ranks better than 90.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sherwood High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sherwood High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (19.2%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood High is 17.5. 20 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sherwood High employs 98.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood High is $18,372, which is the 10^th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sherwood High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood High 14^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Sherwood High in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherwood High

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Rank History for all students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	50.86	69^th	201	65.7%
2005	70.71	24^th	204	88.2%
2006	64.91	58^th	204	71.6%
2007	71.57	42^nd	209	79.9%
2008	75.31	60^th	214	72.0%
2009	73.85	61^st	213	71.4%
2010	71.90	72^nd	220	67.3%
2011	63.68	81^st	183	55.7%
2012	74.42	50^th	187	73.3%
2013	72.90	52^nd	185	71.9%
2014	72.37	77^th	231	66.7%
2015	48.62	124^th	233	46.8%
2016	67.75	55^th	233	76.4%
2017	65.43	41^st	180	77.2%
2018	51.88	76^th	197	61.4%
2019	40.36	78^th	138	43.5%
2021	52.32	17^th	32	46.9%
2022	55.64	54^th	225	76.0%
2023	53.79	47^th	127	63.0%
2024	69.85	14^th	146	90.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.22	8^th	31	74.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.27	22^nd	35	37.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.23	20^th	25	20.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.30	8^th	14	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.16	23^rd	40	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sherwood High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	969	137	62	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1990	886	131	88	42	3	n/a	n/a	-3	1147
1991	908	126	82	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	1175
1992	979	178	149	96	3	n/a	n/a	0	1405
1993	1008	205	192	89	5	n/a	n/a	0	1499
1994	1064	198	195	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	1559
1995	1233	221	179	121	5	n/a	n/a	0	1759
1996	1233	221	179	121	5	n/a	n/a	0	1759
1997	1259	237	209	94	5	n/a	n/a	0	1804
1998	1319	262	208	102	4	n/a	n/a	0	1895
1999	1196	268	171	107	3	n/a	n/a	0	1745
2000	1195	260	187	105	3	n/a	n/a	0	1750
2001	1209	260	194	124	2	n/a	n/a	0	1789
2002	1330	280	207	157	1	n/a	n/a	0	1975
2003	1330	280	207	157	1	n/a	n/a	0	1975
2004	1371	285	234	186	2	n/a	n/a	0	2078
2005	1370	328	232	196	4	n/a	n/a	0	2130
2006	1411	350	249	222	8	n/a	n/a	0	2240
2007	1336	346	260	215	9	n/a	n/a	0	2166
2008	1303	349	242	234	7	n/a	n/a	0	2135
2009	1267	359	238	229	5	n/a	n/a	0	2098
2010	1280	358	238	214	4	n/a	n/a	0	2094
2011	1206	317	212	265	4	2	70	0	2076
2012	1193	318	220	265	6	1	68	0	2071
2013	1145	326	224	257	7	0	68	0	2027
2014	1082	332	241	258	3	0	64	0	1980
2015	998	335	226	261	2	0	72	0	1894
2016	987	319	222	287	0	2	73	0	1890
2017	953	328	217	343	0	3	78	0	1922
2018	984	308	220	364	0	3	88	0	1967
2019	973	317	225	357	0	3	98	0	1973
2020	957	312	224	371	0	1	99	0	1964
2021	937	290	225	363	0	0	96	1	1912
2022	858	274	209	337	0	0	87	4	1769
2023	823	273	197	331	2	0	87	8	1721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1191	73.1	16.2	n/a
1990	1147	76.7	14.9	3.1
1991	1175	70.2	16.7	3.5
1992	1405	79.9	17.5	9.7
1993	1499	86.5	17.3	9.1
1994	1559	90.5	17.2	10.5
1995	1759	96.1	18.3	6.8
1996	1759	96.1	18.3	6.8
1997	1804	99.6	18.1	7
1998	1895	102.4	18.5	6.9
1999	1745	102.5	17.0	8.5
2000	1750	99.6	17.6	6.7
2001	1789	106.7	16.8	8.1
2002	1975	102.1	19.3	7.6
2003	1975	102.1	19.3	7.6
2004	2078	112.6	18.5	6.6
2005	2130	116.0	18.4	9
2006	2240	124.0	18.1	10.3
2007	2166	125.3	17.3	9.7
2008	2135	122.6	17.4	11.6
2009	2098	122.1	17.2	12.9
2010	2094	121.1	17.2	12.1
2011	2076	116.1	17.8	13.5
2012	2071	115.6	17.9	14
2013	2027	120.6	16.8	14.6
2014	1980	117.4	16.8	15.5
2015	1894	110.0	17.2	16.9
2016	1890	106.0	17.8	17.2
2017	1922	106.8	17.9	17.2
2018	1967	111.6	17.6	15.7
2019	1973	116.2	16.9	15.1
2020	1964	115.6	16.9	13.3
2021	1912	118.2	16.1	18.1
2022	1769	116.4	15.1	18.1
2023	1721	98.2	17.5	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherwood High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1191	73.1	16.2	n/a
1990	1147	76.7	14.9	3.1
1991	1175	70.2	16.7	3.5
1992	1405	79.9	17.5	9.7
1993	1499	86.5	17.3	9.1
1994	1559	90.5	17.2	10.5
1995	1759	96.1	18.3	6.8
1996	1759	96.1	18.3	6.8
1997	1804	99.6	18.1	7
1998	1895	102.4	18.5	6.9
1999	1745	102.5	17.0	8.5
2000	1750	99.6	17.6	6.7
2001	1789	106.7	16.8	8.1
2002	1975	102.1	19.3	7.6
2003	1975	102.1	19.3	7.6
2004	2078	112.6	18.5	6.6
2005	2130	116.0	18.4	9
2006	2240	124.0	18.1	10.3
2007	2166	125.3	17.3	9.7
2008	2135	122.6	17.4	11.6
2009	2098	122.1	17.2	12.9
2010	2094	121.1	17.2	12.1
2011	2076	116.1	17.8	13.5
2012	2071	115.6	17.9	14
2013	2027	120.6	16.8	14.6
2014	1980	117.4	16.8	15.5
2015	1894	110.0	17.2	16.9
2016	1890	106.0	17.8	17.2
2017	1922	106.8	17.9	17.2
2018	1967	111.6	17.6	15.7
2019	1973	116.2	16.9	15.1
2020	1964	115.6	16.9	13.3
2021	1912	118.2	16.1	18.1
2022	1769	116.4	15.1	18.1
2023	1721	98.2	17.5	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$369 (2.5%)	$14,341 (97.5%)	$14,710
2020	$704 (4.7%)	$14,223 (95.3%)	$14,927
2021	$975 (6.0%)	$15,306 (94.0%)	$16,281
2022	$1,571 (9.2%)	$15,458 (90.8%)	$17,029
2023	$1,390 (7.6%)	$16,982 (92.4%)	$18,372

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 47^th of 127 High schools	19.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1973	1721	12.8%
African American	317	273	13.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	225	197	12.4%
Hispanic	357	331	7.3%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	973	823	15.4%
Two or More Races	98	87	11.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	22.8%	7.7%

Schools Near Sherwood High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherwood High	Public	9-12	300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd	Sandy Spring	20860	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 924-3200	1,721	98	17.5	22.8%	823 (47.8%)	273 (15.9%)	331 (19.2%)	197 (11.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (5.1%)	69.9	14^th of 146 public high schools	90.4%		53.8	47^th of 127 public high schools	63.0%	33	8.2	75.9	75.9	8.2		$18,372	$1,390	$16,982
James Hubert Blake High	Public	9-12	300 Norwood Rd	Silver Spring	20905	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1400	1,784	102	17.4	59.0%	206 (11.5%)	733 (41.1%)	595 (33.4%)	183 (10.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.2%)								(n/a)		48.5	48.5			$16,867	$1,018	$15,849
Col. Zadok Magruder High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5939 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5550	1,686	109	15.4	51.3%	357 (21.2%)	316 (18.7%)	711 (42.2%)	220 (13.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.4%)								(n/a)		60.4	60.4			$18,668	$1,491	$17,177
Reservoir High	Public	9-12	11550 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 888-8850	1,837	121	15.1	27.5%	411 (22.4%)	622 (33.9%)	365 (19.9%)	327 (17.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	106 (5.8%)	49.9	57^th of 146 public high schools	61.0%		48.2	61^st of 127 public high schools	52.0%	4	18.4	72.6	72.6	10.3	22.1	$16,849	$714	$16,135
Paint Branch High	Public	9-12	14121 Old Columbia Pike	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 388-9900	2,135	130	16.3	63.5%	66 (3.1%)	1,251 (58.6%)	540 (25.3%)	219 (10.3%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (2.5%)								(n/a)		47.0	47.0			$17,873	$1,274	$16,599
John F. Kennedy High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1901 Randolph Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0100	1,827	123	14.8	76.8%	77 (4.2%)	399 (21.8%)	1,241 (67.9%)	86 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.1%)								(n/a)		37.5	37.5			$19,021	$1,378	$17,643
Springbrook High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Valley Brook Dr	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-3800	1,838	113	16.2	66.0%	79 (4.3%)	684 (37.2%)	828 (45.0%)	187 (10.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (2.7%)	34.2	110^th of 146 public high schools	24.7%					(n/a)	5.2	49.8	49.8	5.2		$17,441	$1,189	$16,252
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,599	158	16.5	65.3%	253 (9.7%)	497 (19.1%)	1,502 (57.8%)	290 (11.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	52 (2.0%)	40.6	84^th of 146 public high schools	42.5%					(n/a)	6.3	51.4	51.4	6.3		$16,637	$1,267	$15,370
River Hill High	Public	9-12	12101 Clarksville Pike	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7120	1,424	84	16.8	7.5%	557 (39.1%)	155 (10.9%)	70 (4.9%)	556 (39.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.5%)	81.2	6^th of 146 public high schools	95.9%		83.4	2^nd of 127 public high schools	98.4%	4	46.3	85.9	85.9	28.3	51.6	$16,511	$786	$15,725
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,516	97	15.6	49.6%	363 (23.9%)	226 (14.9%)	670 (44.2%)	175 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.9%)								(n/a)		66.8	66.8			$19,724	$1,404	$18,321

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