Sherando High School is a public secondary school within Frederick County, Virginia, United States, and is part of Frederick County Public Schools. The school is located east of the town of Stephens City.
Serving 1,631 students in grades 9-12, Sherando High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherando High serves the southern part of Stephens City, VA, covering an area of approximately 114.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 18.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sherando High School's student population of 1,631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherando High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherando High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherando High School's ranking?
Sherando High School is ranked #735 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sherando High School often compared to?
Sherando High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millbrook High School, James Wood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherando High School?
The graduation rate of Sherando High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Sherando High School?
1,631 students attend Sherando High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sherando High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherando High School?
Sherando High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherando High School offer ?
Sherando High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Sherando High School part of?
Sherando High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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