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Sherwood High School

300 Olney-sandy Spring Rd, Sandy Spring, MD, 20860 -

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Definition of Terms

Sherwood High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Montgomery County, MD

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2240 students

% Male / % Female

51% / 49%

Total Classroom Teachers

124 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 563 students

Grade 10 - 539 students

Grade 11 - 585 students

Grade 12 - 553 students

This School

( MD ) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:18

1:16

Students by Ethnicity

This School

( MD ) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	11%	5%
% Hispanic	10%	8%
% Black	16%	40%
% White	63%	46%

Additional Student Information

This School

( MD ) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

( MD ) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Montgomery County Public s School District

This School's Agency

( MD ) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	199	27
Number of Students Managed	141,639 students	16,524 students
District Total Revenue	$2,068,665,000	$159,214,000
District Expenditure	$2,003,474,000	$153,923,000
District Revenue / Student	$14,605	$9,539
District Expenditure / Student	$14,145	$9,315
District Graduation Rates	92%	86%

Sherwood High School is a secondary school in Sandy Spring in unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland. Sherwood's program of interest is the international studies program, and is also known for its music and athletic programs. Sherwood draws students from Farquhar and Rosa Parks Middle Schools.
Sherwood serves the towns of Olney and Brookeville.
History: Sherwood Academy was built on a piece of land donated in 1883, that was once part of Sherwood Farm � named because the abundance of trees was reminiscent of Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest. In 1906, Sherwood became the third public high school in Montgomery County, after Richard Montgomery High School and Gaithersburg High School. The original school building was replaced in 1950, and the one thousand seat Ertzman theatre was added in 1974. The school was renovated in 1991-1993, during which students were temporarily displaced to the Northwood High School building in Wheaton, Maryland.
Academics: The International Studies Program is the signature program of Sherwood High School, which distinguishes the school by providing a unique focused program. The signature program was established in 1998, coinciding with broader restructuring that occurred with the opening of nearby James Hubert Blake High School. Blake High School, along with Paint Branch High School and Springbrook High School formed the Northeast Consortium of schools. The consortium provides each with a specialized signature program that distinguishes each school, and that students can opt for instead of attending their local neighborhood school. While Sherwood opted out of the consortium, it established the International Studies Program. Sherwood is a member of the International Studies Schools Association, a national network of schools dedicated to improving students' understanding of the world.
In 2006, Sherwood High School was listed in the Newsweek Magazine's top 1200 High Schools in the U.S., as the 367th highest-rated school in the country, up 82 places from its 2005 ranking of 449.
Music: Sherwood High School is known for its music programs, including its annual Rock 'n Roll Revival show, which was established in 1972. The original concept for the show was conceived by Sherwood teacher Sam Andelman and the yearbook staff in 1970. The show, under direction of Music Department Chair William C. Evans and teacher Gene Orndorff, includes performance of over 40 popular oldies songs, such as Jailhouse Rock, which appeal to parents. Each March, Rock 'n' Roll Revival has six sold-out performances over two weekends at Ertzman Theatre, with a seventh performance for students in area middle and elementary schools. Many other schools have since replicated Rock 'n Roll Revival.
Sherwood High School also has an Instrumental Music Department under the direction of Alex Silverbook. The school offers Jazz Band, Jazz Lab, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Orchestra. Also offered are choruses including Jazz Choir, Show Choir, and Womens' Chorus. The well-known jazz drummer Allison Miller is a graduate of the high school. Currently, Department Head Bill Evans and Sherwood graduate Keri Heinbuch teach chorus classes while Alex Silverbook conducts the instrumental groups. Marsha Barnes instructs music theory, piano, and guitar courses.
Athletics: The Sherwood Warriors varsity football team has won a number of Maryland state championships, including 1995 and 1996. The Warriors also made it to the state finals, only to lose to Damascus High School in 2005, and to Parkdale High School in 2003. Former New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys fullback, Richie Anderson, played for Sherwood before heading to Penn State in 1989. The boys soccer team has also found success, winning the 2004 and 2005 Maryland state championships. Soccer star, Oguchi Onyewu, currently playing for the Standard Li�ge in the Belgian Jupiler League, is a Sherwood graduate and played for Sherwood in 1997 and 1998.
Notable alumni: Richie Anderson, Football player; Allison Miller, Jazz drummer; Oguchi Onyewu, Soccer player; Scott Van Pelt, ESPN anchor; Sean Whalen, Actor.
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About This Zip Code (20860)

School Zip (20860)

(MD) State Average

Population (Approximate)

1,251 people

5,071,990 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

45%

32%

Population Average Age

49 years old

36.0 years old

Average Household size

2.4 persons

2.5 persons

Median Household Income

$57,260

$52,064

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

5.9 rooms

6.0 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

37 years old

42 years old

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% Owning / % Renting

51% / 49%

65% / 35%

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