Sherrard High School vs. Orion High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Sherrard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Orion High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
451 students
308 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#917 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
131
82
Grade 10 Students
111
69
Grade 11 Students
116
73
Grade 12 Students
93
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%