Sherwood High School vs. Harrisonville High School
Should I attend Sherwood High School or Harrisonville 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
Sherwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, Sherwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Harrisonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
250 students
757 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1119 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
71
189
Grade 10 Students
68
197
Grade 11 Students
61
173
Grade 12 Students
50
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%