Sherman High School vs. Denison High School
Should you attend Sherman High School or Denison 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
Sherman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 2,155 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,310 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,155 students
1,310 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5863 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2845 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
75%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
646
408
Grade 10 Students
579
308
Grade 11 Students
502
302
Grade 12 Students
428
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
46%
22%
% Black
12%
10%
% White
33%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
