Summary:
Sherman High School is a public high school located in Sherman, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,155 students. The school is part of the Sherman Independent School District, which is ranked 792 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sherman High School has a diverse student population, with 45.71% Hispanic, 32.85% White, and 12.06% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, ranging from 26.69% in Algebra I to 62.45% in U.S. History. The school also has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but a higher dropout rate compared to the state average. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population, ranging from 57.63% to 69.88%, are recipients of free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher percentage of students from low-income families.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Bells High School, Gunter High School, and Van Alstyne High School, Sherman High School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates across multiple subject areas. The school's per-student spending, ranging from $10,243 to $10,690 in recent years, is also lower than the spending of some nearby schools, which may contribute to its relatively lower academic performance. Additionally, Sherman High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3, compared to schools like Howe High School (10.7) and Tom Bean High School (9.5).
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6
Number of students: 2,160
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
47.6%
White:
30.2%
African American:
12.2%
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Two or more races:
6.2%
Asian:
2.8%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%
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