Sherman High School

Sherman High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10008 Coal River Rd,  Seth, WV
Boone County Schools
3.4
3.7
325 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
490
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
90.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
67.8%
State Average
36.3%
Science
50.8%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
97.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Marshall University 170 Students
West Virginia University 127 Students
West Virginia State University 104 Students
University of Charleston 100 Students
Fairmont State University 79 Students
Concord University 72 Students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 49 Students
Glenville State University 42 Students
West Liberty University 29 Students
Ohio University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 44 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Business 14 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 12 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Education 10 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 10 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 99 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
Sherman is a great school I have been going for 4 years. Sure there is some room for improvement but overall it is a great school
5.0 Senior
1/29/2025
I have had a great experience because I am also a very involved with the school and over all i love it so much! Such a great school and have learn so many different things.
3.0 Junior
6/15/2022
I think there are definitely some things that need worked on. The counselor was not very helpful in my search for colleges or helping with scholarships. The school, overall, just needs to be more organized and have more ways for students to reach out and get help with any problems they may be having. I did make some good friendships while i was there and my teachers were always pleasant.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/23/2013
The school is small and personal. They know who my kid is when I call or visit. The principal keeps you very informed.
3.0 student
11/24/2011
Sherman High is an exceptional school. Our teachers are very nice and well mannered, they are not utterly barbaric as some might think, we being West Virginians and such. However, unlike previous reviews have stated our lunches are the most horrid food i have ever eaten in my life, though this is no...
3.0 student
2/12/2007

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Sherman High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Seth, WV and is served by the Boone County Schools in West Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Sherman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sherman Junior High School, Sherman Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Seth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sherman High School.

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