Sherman High School vs. Van Junior/senior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Sherman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 152 students in grades 6-12, Van Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
325 students
152 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#521 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
19
Grade 9 Students
87
26
Grade 10 Students
77
17
Grade 11 Students
95
29
Grade 12 Students
66
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
98%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
16%
