Sherwood High School is a public high school in Sherwood, Oregon, United States. It is the only high school in the Sherwood School District.
Serving 1,707 students in grades 9-12, Sherwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sherwood High School's student population of 1,707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Black, Crimson
School Rankings
Sherwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bowmen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood High School's ranking?
Sherwood High School is ranked #299 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sherwood High School often compared to?
Sherwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tualatin High School, Newberg Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherwood High School?
The graduation rate of Sherwood High School is 97%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sherwood High School?
1,707 students attend Sherwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sherwood High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood High School?
Sherwood High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherwood High School offer ?
Sherwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood High School part of?
Sherwood High School is part of Sherwood SD 88j School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2022
This is the best school ever. I go to it and when they explain it we learn it very fast. just like when we learned fractions it only took us 2 days to finish one of the lessons and each lesson is 23 pages.
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