- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherman, TX
Sherman H S
Federal NCES profile for Sherman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484008004550
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman H S ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sherman H S held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 150.2 → 158.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484008004550 · Sherman, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,143 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman Middle (869 students)
Sherman H S held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 150.2 → 158.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sherman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- Washington El 464
Washington El
464 students
What this shows Sherman H S reports 2,143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman H S compares
Sherman H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,143 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,143
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
418
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 73 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 29.1%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Sherman H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman H S
How many students attend Sherman H S?
Sherman H S has 2,143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,155 (2022-23) → 2,160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman H S?
62.5% of students at Sherman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman H S?
The largest demographic group at Sherman H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman H S?
Sherman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherman H S rank among public schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman H S ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Sherman H S, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman Middle (869 students), Piner Middle (831 students), and Dillingham El (710 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.