Enrollment
449
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherrard, IL
Sherrard High School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173618003747
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrard High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sherrard · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 449
- students enrolled
Sherrard High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL.
School address
District: Sherrard Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 173618003747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherrard High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherrard High School
Sherrard High School is a mid-sized high school in Sherrard, Illinois, enrolling 449 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 748 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Winola Elementary School (261 students) and Sherrard Elementary School (224 students) alongside Sherrard High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sherrard High School compares
Sherrard High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Sherrard High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherrard Cusd 200, which includes Sherrard High School.
$14,053
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sherrard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winola Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matherville Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sherrard High School
How many students attend Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherrard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard High School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Sherrard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherrard High School rank among public schools in Sherrard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherrard on the city page.
Is Sherrard High School a good school?
Sherrard High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sherrard Cusd 200?
Besides Sherrard High School, Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Winola Elementary School (261 students), Sherrard Elementary School (224 students), and Sherrard Jr High School (189 students). See the Sherrard Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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