Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Sherman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman High School's student population of 352 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman High School's ranking?
Sherman High School is ranked #502 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Sherman High School often compared to?
Sherman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott High School, Van Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherman High School?
The graduation rate of Sherman High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sherman High School?
352 students attend Sherman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sherman High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman High School?
Sherman High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherman High School offer ?
Sherman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherman High School part of?
Sherman High School is part of Boone County Schools School District.
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