Sherwood High

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Sherwood High ranks 244 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sherwood High is a public high school located in Creighton, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 256 students. The school is part of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district, which is ranked 293 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sherwood High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.2% to 93.5% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.4% to 23.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Sherwood High's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) has been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I, but better performance in subjects like English II. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.63% to 38% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Montrose High, Harrisonville High, and Adrian Senior High, Sherwood High generally performs at a lower level on state assessments and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, its graduation rates are comparable or even higher than some of the nearby schools. The school's fluctuating ranking and performance for different student subgroups suggest the need for continued improvement efforts to ensure all students at Sherwood High are receiving a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739-0098

(660) 499-2239

District: Sherwood Cass R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
244^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,752

Feeder schools for Sherwood High:

Elementary:	Sherwood Elementary
Middle:	Sherwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherwood High ranks worse than 64.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.66. (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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood High is 12. (See more...)

Compare Sherwood High employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood High is $10,752.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherwood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood High 244^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Sherwood High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Sherwood Cass R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Cass R-VIII 293^rd of 386 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2006	57.41	209^th	534	60.9%
2007	69.56	110^th	538	79.6%
2008	84.82	34^th	539	93.7%
2009	69.47	71^st	507	86.0%
2010	71.19	65^th	516	87.4%
2011	68.79	88^th	528	83.3%
2012	62.32	135^th	522	74.1%
2013	52.97	214^th	523	59.1%
2014	60.89	154^th	521	70.4%
2015	72.68	71^st	504	85.9%
2016	62.58	111^th	401	72.3%
2017	44.37	239^th	404	40.8%
2018	66.32	94^th	468	79.9%
2019	44.12	246^th	460	46.5%
2022	61.11	88^th	361	75.6%
2023	41.20	184^th	352	47.7%
2024	33.66	244^th	378	35.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.25	26^th	382	93.2%
2019	50.43	152^nd	368	58.7%
2024	38.82	167^th	274	39.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sherwood High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.82	104^th	440	76.4%
2019	33.79	291^st	430	32.3%
2022	54.17	90^th	310	71.0%
2024	23.91	247^th	321	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	330	330
1992	341	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1993	356	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1994	368	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	370	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1996	370	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1997	243	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1998	243	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1999	231	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2000	241	4	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	238	4	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	250
2002	268	2	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
2003	268	2	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
2004	259	2	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2005	273	4	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	265	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2007	254	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	260
2008	260	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2009	250	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	257
2010	260	4	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	272
2011	282	3	0	5	3	0	0	0	293
2012	272	3	0	4	2	0	0	0	281
2013	280	3	2	6	0	0	0	0	291
2014	276	1	1	6	0	0	0	0	284
2015	246	3	1	5	0	0	0	0	255
2016	252	2	1	5	0	0	0	0	260
2017	230	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	236
2018	228	1	0	6	1	1	1	0	238
2019	230	0	3	5	2	0	0	0	240
2020	231	0	2	7	2	0	1	0	243
2021	243	0	1	8	2	0	3	0	257
2022	238	0	1	5	1	0	5	0	250
2023	240	0	0	7	3	0	6	0	256
2024	220	1	0	8	3	0	6	0	238

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
1991	330	23.4	14.1	n/a
1992	345	22.8	15.1	n/a
1993	360	23.1	15.6	n/a
1994	372	23.6	15.8	0
1995	375	27.4	13.7	n/a
1996	375	27.4	13.7	n/a
1997	246	20.3	12.1	18.3
1998	247	22.0	11.2	20.6
1999	236	20.1	11.7	20.3
2000	253	19.2	13.2	19.4
2001	250	18.4	13.6	17.2
2002	282	19.1	14.8	23.8
2003	282	19.1	14.8	23.8
2004	272	20.3	13.4	33.1
2005	285	20.1	14.2	36.5
2006	271	19.7	13.8	33.9
2007	260	18.6	14.0	33.1
2008	265	20.5	12.9	30.6
2009	257	19.1	13.4	33.9
2010	272	21.8	12.4	43
2011	293	19.6	14.9	46.4
2012	281	19.6	14.3	40.2
2013	291	20.6	14.1	48.5
2014	284	22.0	12.9	44.7
2015	255	23.0	11.0	54.1
2016	260	20.0	13.0	48.5
2017	236	19.7	11.9	39.8
2018	238	18.4	12.9	45
2019	240	19.3	12.3	42.5
2020	243	19.2	12.6	42.8
2021	257	18.5	13.8	34.6
2022	250	19.0	13.0	38
2023	256	19.5	13.1	35.2
2024	238	19.6	12.0	39.9

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
1991	330	23.4	14.1	n/a
1992	345	22.8	15.1	n/a
1993	360	23.1	15.6	n/a
1994	372	23.6	15.8	0
1995	375	27.4	13.7	n/a
1996	375	27.4	13.7	n/a
1997	246	20.3	12.1	18.3
1998	247	22.0	11.2	20.6
1999	236	20.1	11.7	20.3
2000	253	19.2	13.2	19.4
2001	250	18.4	13.6	17.2
2002	282	19.1	14.8	23.8
2003	282	19.1	14.8	23.8
2004	272	20.3	13.4	33.1
2005	285	20.1	14.2	36.5
2006	271	19.7	13.8	33.9
2007	260	18.6	14.0	33.1
2008	265	20.5	12.9	30.6
2009	257	19.1	13.4	33.9
2010	272	21.8	12.4	43
2011	293	19.6	14.9	46.4
2012	281	19.6	14.3	40.2
2013	291	20.6	14.1	48.5
2014	284	22.0	12.9	44.7
2015	255	23.0	11.0	54.1
2016	260	20.0	13.0	48.5
2017	236	19.7	11.9	39.8
2018	238	18.4	12.9	45
2019	240	19.3	12.3	42.5
2020	243	19.2	12.6	42.8
2021	257	18.5	13.8	34.6
2022	250	19.0	13.0	38
2023	256	19.5	13.1	35.2
2024	238	19.6	12.0	39.9

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	$222 (2.2%)	$9,830 (97.8%)	$10,053
2020	$424 (4.2%)	$9,666 (95.8%)	$10,090
2021	$332 (3.3%)	$9,717 (96.7%)	$10,049
2022	$564 (5.2%)	$10,188 (94.8%)	$10,752

Data source: Missouri 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 246^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 184^th of 352 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sherwood High)	29.7	43.8	14.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)	39.7	48.4	8.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Sherwood High)	32.9	27.6	5.3%
End of Course Biology I (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)	32.9	27.6	5.3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	256	6.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	240	4.3%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	35.2%	7.3%

Schools Near Sherwood High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherwood High	Public	9-12	33300 S Sherwood Dr	Creighton	64739	Henry County	Sherwood Cass R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 499-2239	238	20	12.0	39.9%	220 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	33.7	244^th of 378 public high schools	35.4%		41.2	184^th of 352 public high schools	47.7%	60							28.2	27.5			$10,752	$564	$10,188
Ballard High	Public	7-12	10247 NE State Route 18	Butler	64730	Bates County	Ballard R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-2656	56	9	6.3	55.4%	49 (87.5%)	2 (3.6%)	3 (5.4%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.7	282^nd of 378 public high schools	25.4%					(n/a)							31.3	17.8			$16,862	$978	$15,883
Chilhowee High	Public	7-12	101 SW State Route 2	Chilhowee	64733	Johnson County	Chilhowee R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 678-4511	81	8	9.8	53.1%	80 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			12.6		20.1						$11,259	$405	$10,854
Holden High	Public	9-12	1901 S Main	Holden	64040	Johnson County	Holden R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 732-5523	385	28	13.9	42.6%	335 (87.0%)	4 (1.0%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.2%)	39.7	214^th of 378 public high schools	43.4%		29.9	247^th of 352 public high schools	29.8%	33							29.2	22.6	52.2		$11,510	$1,376	$10,134
Archie High School	Public	6-12	302 W State Rte A	Archie	64725	Cass County	Archie R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 293-5312	283	25	11.5	33.6%	260 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	50.4	148^th of 378 public high schools	60.8%		52.4	122^nd of 352 public high schools	65.3%	26	52.5	16.7	37.2	32.3	26.2	28.6	21.0	49.9			$10,430	$1,419	$9,012
Adrian Senior High	Public	6-12	601 N Houston	Adrian	64720	Bates County	Adrian R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-4460	406	29	13.9	23.4%	388 (95.6%)	5 (1.2%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.1	262^nd of 378 public high schools	30.7%		35.3	220^th of 352 public high schools	37.5%	42	20.4	29.9	33.2		33.8	24.9	36.7	20.5			$9,204	$336	$8,868
Kingsville High	Public	7-12	101 E Adriatic	Kingsville	64061	Johnson County	Kingsville R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 597-3422	114	10	10.9	31.6%	103 (90.4%)	2 (1.8%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	11.1	344^th of 378 public high schools	9.0%					(n/a)		15.0	25.0			5.0	5.0	15.0			$13,533	$3,223	$10,310
Cass Career Center	Public	9-12	1600 E Elm	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 380-3253	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrisonville High	Public	9-12	1504 E Elm	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 380-3273	763	45	16.9	28.3%	648 (84.9%)	9 (1.2%)	53 (6.9%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.5%)	59.7	101^st of 378 public high schools	73.3%		65.3	66^th of 352 public high schools	81.3%	35							26.7	50.4	58.2	35.0	$11,860	$329	$11,532
Montrose High	Public	7-12	307 E 2nd St	Montrose	64770	Henry County	Montrose R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(660) 693-4812	51	9	5.7	41.2%	45 (88.2%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)								(n/a)											$16,550	$1,560	$14,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood High

What is the racial makeup of Sherwood High?

Students at Sherwood High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Sherwood High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Sherwood High.

What schools feed into Sherwood High?

Sherwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sherwood Elementary
Middle : Sherwood Middle

What district is Sherwood High in?

Sherwood Cass R-VIII

Is Sherwood High a good school?

Sherwood High ranks 244^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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