Orion High School vs. Sherrard High School
Should I attend Orion High School or Sherrard High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Sherrard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Orion High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Sherrard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
307 students
430 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
113
Grade 10 Students
74
127
Grade 11 Students
85
91
Grade 12 Students
81
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
89%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
