Enrollment
1,668
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherwood, OR
Sherwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411129001246
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR.
School address
District: Sherwood Sd 88j · Oregon
NCES ID 411129001246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood High School
Sherwood High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sherwood, Oregon, enrolling 1,668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,668 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sherwood Sd 88j spends $13,598 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students) and Ridges Elementary School (635 students) alongside Sherwood 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 Sherwood High School compares
Sherwood High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 84% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,668 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,668
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Sherwood High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherwood Sd 88j, which includes Sherwood High School.
$13,598
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 46.5%
Federal 6.1%
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 Sherwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridges Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawks View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood High School
How many students attend Sherwood High School?
Sherwood High School has 1,668 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherwood, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood High School?
8.6% of students at Sherwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood High School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood High School?
Sherwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sherwood High School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherwood on the city page.
Is Sherwood High School a good school?
Sherwood High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Sherwood Sd 88j?
Besides Sherwood High School, Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students), Ridges Elementary School (635 students), and Hawks View Elementary School (457 students). See the Sherwood Sd 88j district page for the complete list.
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