Sherman High School

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).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2907 W Travis St
       Sherman, TX  75092


(903) 891-6440

District: Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1222nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,690 Help


Feeder schools for Sherman High School:

Elementary:    Crutchfield Elementary
    Dillingham Elementary
    Fairview Elementary
    Henry W Sory Elementary
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Middle:    Piner Middle
    Sherman Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  2,160

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.6%
White:
30.2%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.3% Help


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Compare Details Sherman High School ranks worse than 61.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sherman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sherman High School has the largest high school student body size in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Sherman High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (30.2%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman High School is 13.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman High School is $10,690, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Sherman Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman High School 1222nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Sherman High School in the ranking list.)

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Sherman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Independent School District (Isd) 792nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherman High School

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Rank History for all students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.06 426th 1427 70.1%
2005 69.84 364th 1429 74.5%
2006 69.46 407th 1430 71.5%
2007 71.00 384th 1497 74.3%
2008 58.17 743rd 1510 50.8%
2009 71.34 341st 1539 77.8%
2010 63.43 624th 1568 60.2%
2011 65.26 594th 1672 64.5%
2012 29.04 1291st 1603 19.5%
2013 63.50 531st 1652 67.9%
2014 65.96 490th 1734 71.7%
2015 63.31 614th 1743 64.8%
2016 59.61 692nd 1762 60.7%
2017 46.71 837th 1777 52.9%
2018 39.82 1048th 1797 41.7%
2019 35.11 1240th 1857 33.2%
2021 41.03 1099th 1861 40.9%
2022 37.66 1174th 1876 37.4%
2023 43.38 1097th 1961 44.1%
2024 38.21 1222nd 1987 38.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.59 452nd 582 22.3%
2019 23.40 490th 604 18.9%
2021 32.04 408th 588 30.6%
2022 32.01 452nd 664 31.9%
2023 27.07 516th 677 23.8%
2024 28.24 554th 730 24.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 873rd 1113 21.6%
2019 26.63 885th 1136 22.1%
2021 50.40 422nd 1195 64.7%
2022 36.91 689th 1278 46.1%
2023 40.94 667th 1371 51.3%
2024 29.50 983rd 1435 31.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 935th 1347 30.6%
2019 44.31 655th 1357 51.7%
2021 34.42 908th 1382 34.3%
2022 43.91 671st 1418 52.7%
2023 51.84 545th 1478 63.1%
2024 49.27 649th 1547 58.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.38 1236th 1794 31.1%
2019 29.97 1385th 1818 23.8%
2021 38.29 1157th 1848 37.4%
2022 37.22 1153rd 1847 37.6%
2023 44.51 962nd 1897 49.3%
2024 37.72 1113th 1883 40.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 1109th 1781 37.7%
2019 31.98 1317th 1798 26.8%
2021 39.26 1119th 1815 38.3%
2022 38.98 1130th 1841 38.6%
2023 45.09 1032nd 1891 45.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.65 454th 1137 60.1%
2019 60.29 579th 1145 49.4%
2021 64.37 530th 1177 55.0%
2022 57.55 653rd 1172 44.3%
2023 64.79 508th 1182 57.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 1135th 1784 36.4%
2019 34.98 1211th 1810 33.1%
2021 41.51 969th 1829 47.0%
2022 37.91 1071st 1837 41.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.54 1131st 1803 37.3%
2019 34.40 1211th 1824 33.6%
2021 40.10 1062nd 1840 42.3%
2022 34.81 1188th 1853 35.9%
2023 39.38 1125th 1913 41.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.96 461st 486 5.1%
2019 4.62 458th 487 6.0%
2021 19.21 426th 488 12.7%
2022 26.98 407th 507 19.7%
2023 46.01 334th 525 36.4%
2024 22.67 439th 529 17.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 585th 1013 42.3%
2019 28.35 729th 1024 28.8%
2021 28.50 724th 1020 29.0%
2022 27.40 742nd 1031 28.0%
2023 29.72 733rd 1069 31.4%
2024 32.15 680th 1065 36.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 1164th 1691 31.2%
2019 28.12 1316th 1714 23.2%
2021 34.42 1153rd 1743 33.8%
2022 31.23 1221st 1762 30.7%
2023 41.66 1011th 1820 44.5%
2024 32.08 1205th 1804 33.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 44th 122 63.9%
2019 43.40 61st 105 41.9%
2021 80.31 27th 95 71.6%
2022 64.20 45th 106 57.5%
2023 37.80 64th 101 36.6%
2024 61.02 42nd 107 60.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Sherman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.40 959th 1539 37.7%
2019 41.57 936th 1526 38.7%
2021 46.28 825th 1510 45.4%
2022 49.32 736th 1525 51.7%
2023 48.04 819th 1576 48.0%
2024 44.22 854th 1556 45.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Monday, April 16, 2012

Open Quote I graduated from Sherman High School in 1998. One primary advantage of the Sherman Independent School District is that, from Elementary School through High School, students have the opportunity to participate in programs that challenge their mind. The Challenge Program in Elementary, The Gifted and Talented Program in Intermediate and Middle School, & The Honors, AP and Pre-AP Programs in High School allow students to enroll in classes that more than adequately help them prepare for prestigious colleges. The curriculum of classes offered allows for smart students to become brilliant students. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, July 12, 2010

Open Quote I attended Sherman schools growing up and graduated from Sherman High in 1974. I believe I received a well-rounded education, with serious concentration in the area of English/Language Arts of classic novels. In my adulthood, I have been amazed how many people cross my path who have not read the classics in school. Schools that do not introduce students to novels such as, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Great Expectations, Gone With the Wind, Scarlet Letter, etc...are remiss in providing a well-rounded education. Thank you to all my teachers and thank you Sherman ISD!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sherman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1260 269 13 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1593
1989 1194 279 18 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1539
1990 1173 274 16 46 6 n/a n/a 0 1515
1991 1118 256 16 57 8 n/a n/a 0 1455
1992 1166 250 15 68 9 n/a n/a 0 1508
1993 1141 237 12 68 6 n/a n/a 0 1464
1994 1094 220 12 54 9 n/a n/a 0 1389
1995 1088 249 14 81 8 n/a n/a 0 1440
1996 1088 249 14 81 8 n/a n/a 0 1440
1997 1156 272 19 99 8 n/a n/a 0 1554
1998 1067 261 16 118 5 n/a n/a 0 1467
1999 1054 276 14 125 11 n/a n/a 0 1480
2000 1045 277 21 132 13 n/a n/a 0 1488
2001 1013 261 21 148 20 n/a n/a 0 1463
2002 1035 257 19 207 13 n/a n/a 0 1531
2003 1035 257 19 207 13 n/a n/a 0 1531
2004 1064 263 22 244 12 n/a n/a 0 1605
2005 1015 303 23 266 19 n/a n/a 0 1626
2006 1037 282 24 297 22 n/a n/a 0 1662
2007 1034 292 19 341 28 n/a n/a 0 1714
2008 1033 268 21 353 25 n/a n/a 0 1700
2009 979 239 23 356 28 n/a n/a 0 1625
2010 916 256 22 387 28 n/a n/a 0 1609
2011 847 235 23 421 29 2 36 0 1593
2012 850 238 27 462 32 5 35 0 1649
2013 790 232 27 522 33 5 51 0 1660
2014 786 233 30 578 26 3 65 0 1721
2015 775 241 34 618 29 1 82 0 1780
2016 738 239 41 646 24 0 90 0 1778
2017 736 259 42 687 23 0 93 0 1840
2018 714 255 51 735 25 1 97 0 1878
2019 714 235 54 764 17 0 100 0 1884
2020 691 252 45 774 16 1 106 0 1885
2021 730 265 44 844 16 2 114 0 2015
2022 737 251 45 951 18 3 124 0 2129
2023 708 260 57 985 18 1 126 0 2155
2024 653 264 61 1028 17 4 133 0 2160

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 Sherman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1593 85.0 18.7 n/a
1989 1539 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1515 88.0 17.2 n/a
1991 1455 88.1 16.5 n/a
1992 1508 83.8 17.9 11.7
1993 1464 87.0 16.8 15.9
1994 1389 84.5 16.4 14.1
1995 1440 94.0 15.3 16.4
1996 1440 94.0 15.3 16.4
1997 1554 98.1 15.8 16.3
1998 1467 105.2 13.9 15.5
1999 1480 104.4 14.2 20.6
2000 1488 103.8 14.3 22.9
2001 1463 101.4 14.4 23.9
2002 1531 102.6 14.9 30.6
2003 1531 102.6 14.9 30.6
2004 1605 106.8 15.0 31.9
2005 1626 108.8 14.9 37.5
2006 1662 109.8 15.1 38.9
2007 1714 107.9 15.9 41
2008 1700 113.8 14.9 38.6
2009 1625 119.6 13.6 40.6
2010 1609 123.5 13.0 47.3
2011 1593 124.6 12.7 50.5
2012 1649 113.0 14.5 52.7
2013 1660 110.1 15.0 55.9
2014 1721 111.0 15.5 54.3
2015 1780 119.0 14.9 56.6
2016 1778 124.0 14.3 56.7
2017 1840 125.7 14.6 55.3
2018 1878 130.0 14.4 57.8
2019 1884 130.3 14.4 55
2020 1885 132.5 14.2 58
2021 2015 134.3 15.0 67.5
2022 2129 140.4 15.1 57.6
2023 2155 150.1 14.3 69.9
2024 2160 158.4 13.6 67.3

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 Sherman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1593 85.0 18.7 n/a
1989 1539 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1515 88.0 17.2 n/a
1991 1455 88.1 16.5 n/a
1992 1508 83.8 17.9 11.7
1993 1464 87.0 16.8 15.9
1994 1389 84.5 16.4 14.1
1995 1440 94.0 15.3 16.4
1996 1440 94.0 15.3 16.4
1997 1554 98.1 15.8 16.3
1998 1467 105.2 13.9 15.5
1999 1480 104.4 14.2 20.6
2000 1488 103.8 14.3 22.9
2001 1463 101.4 14.4 23.9
2002 1531 102.6 14.9 30.6
2003 1531 102.6 14.9 30.6
2004 1605 106.8 15.0 31.9
2005 1626 108.8 14.9 37.5
2006 1662 109.8 15.1 38.9
2007 1714 107.9 15.9 41
2008 1700 113.8 14.9 38.6
2009 1625 119.6 13.6 40.6
2010 1609 123.5 13.0 47.3
2011 1593 124.6 12.7 50.5
2012 1649 113.0 14.5 52.7
2013 1660 110.1 15.0 55.9
2014 1721 111.0 15.5 54.3
2015 1780 119.0 14.9 56.6
2016 1778 124.0 14.3 56.7
2017 1840 125.7 14.6 55.3
2018 1878 130.0 14.4 57.8
2019 1884 130.3 14.4 55
2020 1885 132.5 14.2 58
2021 2015 134.3 15.0 67.5
2022 2129 140.4 15.1 57.6
2023 2155 150.1 14.3 69.9
2024 2160 158.4 13.6 67.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherman High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (9.9%) $9,298 (90.1%) $10,324
2020 $1,171 (11.4%) $9,072 (88.6%) $10,243
2021 $1,108 (10.4%) $9,582 (89.6%) $10,690

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1240th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1097th of 1961 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sherman High School)2526
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3333
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Sherman High School)4960
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Sherman High School)4149
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))4047
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Sherman High School)4053
 13%
   End of Course English II Reading (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))3852
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Sherman High School)7772
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Sherman Independent School District (Isd))7570
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18842155
 14.4%
African American235260
 10.6%
American Indian1718
 5.9%
Asian5457
 5.6%
Hispanic764985
 28.9%
Pacific Islander01
White714708
 0.8%
Two or More Races100126
 26%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%69.9%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman High School

Students at Sherman High School are 48% Hispanic, 30% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Sherman High School ranks 1222nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,160 students attended Sherman High School.

Sherman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crutchfield Elementary
Elementary : Dillingham Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Henry W Sory Elementary
Elementary : Percy W Neblett Elementary
Elementary : Wakefield Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Piner Middle
Middle : Sherman Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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