Denison High School vs. Sherman High School
Should you attend Denison High School or Sherman High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Sherman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,320 students in grades 9-12, Denison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,160 students in grades 9-12, Sherman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,320 students
2,160 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
158 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2845 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5863 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
404
629
Grade 10 Students
333
587
Grade 11 Students
285
493
Grade 12 Students
298
451
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
48%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
54%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
