Sherrard High School is a public four-year high school located at 4701 176th Avenue, northwest of Sherrard, Illinois, in Rock Island County, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Sherrard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherrard High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 173.8 square miles in Sherrard, IL. The zone extends up to 15.7 miles from the school, with an average drive time of 15-20 minutes for families living within it.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherrard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sherrard High School's student population of 449 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherrard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrard High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
The Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherrard High School's ranking?
Sherrard High School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sherrard High School often compared to?
Sherrard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orion High School, United Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherrard High School?
The graduation rate of Sherrard High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Sherrard High School?
449 students attend Sherrard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sherrard High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherrard High School offer ?
Sherrard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sherrard High School part of?
Sherrard High School is part of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District.
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