Sherrard High School vs. Orion High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Sherrard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
430 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1015 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
113
67
Grade 10 Students
127
74
Grade 11 Students
91
85
Grade 12 Students
99
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%