Sherman High School vs. Panama High School
Should I attend Sherman High School or Panama 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
School
Top Rankings
Sherman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Panama High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 183 students in grades 7-12, Sherman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 199 students in grades 7-12, Panama High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
183 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1506 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
40
32
Grade 8 Students
25
27
Grade 9 Students
26
46
Grade 10 Students
33
34
Grade 11 Students
34
31
Grade 12 Students
25
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%