Sherwood High School

300 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,769 students in grades 9-12, Sherwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sherwood High School's student population of 1,769 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,769 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#44 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
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60%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
21%
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Black
15%
33%
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White
49%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Sherwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Sherwood High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood High School's ranking?
Sherwood High School is ranked #44 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherwood High School?
The graduation rate of Sherwood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sherwood High School?
1,769 students attend Sherwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sherwood High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood High School?
Sherwood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood High School offer ?
Sherwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood High School part of?
Sherwood High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   6/21/2010
I attended Sherwood and I don't think it was a good preparation for college. I had straight A's in my Senior year, but I still had to take rimidiation classes.Some of my friends' parents would ask for better grades for their kids, and they always got that. If the teacher was not compliant, they went straight to the administration. In the end, I can say that a bunch of aggressive parents were running the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kelly
5   6/1/2009
This is an excellent school, not only academically, but the parents and students who attend Sherwood are from the Olney/Ashton area which is a very small but loyal group of people.
- Posted by Parent - bsolu
5   9/26/2007
There are, as with many places, many teachers who are passionate about their subjects and the kids. I have had daughters in this school since 2000. The sports programs are also very good and coaches are committed. The parents and the community are very involved.
- Posted by Parent - ddanc
2   3/9/2007
A. This school is very hard for some people but easy for others. B. They dont have any special programs it is a very boring school. C. VERY good in football but sucks in everything else. D. Old and rundown built in the 1900's E. alot becuase it is a white school, so of course there is going to be alot of parents.Overall, the school is boring for everyone except the white people (Dont take offense to this). I am a student at the school and all I want to do is get a transfer over to Blake.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lildo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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