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Sherwood High School

#41 in Best Public High Schools in Maryland
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Sandy Spring, MD
  • 291 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Sherwood High School is a highly rated, public school located in Sandy Spring, MD. It has 1,922 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 31% in reading.
    Address
    300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
    Sandy Spring, MD 20860
    Telephone
    (301) 924-3200
    Website
    montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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    Sherwood High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    31%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    87%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1230
    467 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    161 responses
    AP Enrollment
    51%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $103,178
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,693
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $467,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
    Report
    • Rock and Roll Revival music review
      40%
    • Friday night football games
      20%
    • Pep rallys
      20%
    • Plays and musicals are awesome
      11%
    • Going Practice
      6%
    • None
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,922
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    17%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $81,840
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.6%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,192/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.35 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.35 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.35 responses
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    My time at sherwood high school has been enjoyable. I am lucky enough to say that my high school gives opportunities to almost anybody's interests. There are clubs for just about everything, teachers (about 1/3 of them) are willing and helpful and theres always a safe space. Our counselors are helpful when we ask but to get ready for college was something unfamiliar to me and something I had to figure out on my own. I recommend counselors be more involved in classes to come as they approach senior year!
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    Sherwood High School is a great school that will get your through to College ready to learn. The Academics and Teachers are very precise when it comes to the students grabbing the material. The school is well know for its Arts and Club programs and trust me, they are well deserved. Sporting events are just as fantastic as you'll everyone coming out to support our team for every event!
    My overall experience was good but not great. While I was provided many opportunities to excel in my class, sports, and extracurriculars, the school also lacked important factors. For example, diversity. While there are many ESOL program students, there is a fine line that distinguishes the America born and those who are not. Also, spirit at the school was very low and almost everybody did not want to attend school. Although I connected with some teachers, others seemed disinterested in my future and only in their present. I also wish that there were more programs for social interaction like a Sadie Hawkin's dance or study abroad programs like in the past. Don't get me wrong though. Sherwood could be very fun at times. For example, Powderpuff football that is available to juniors and seniors. Even though I played several sports at Sherwood, I had never had that many people watching me from the stands before. It was amazing.