Sherando High School

Sherando High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
185 S Warrior Dr,  Stephens City, VA
Frederick County Public Schools
3.8
3.5
1,642 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John H. Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
59.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
66.1%
Hispanic
19.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
James Madison University 348 Students
George Mason University 239 Students
University of Virginia 214 Students
Virginia Tech 196 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 162 Students
Laurel Ridge Community College 161 Students
Shenandoah University 121 Students
William & Mary 113 Students
Christopher Newport University 104 Students
Old Dominion University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 61 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 275 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/8/2024
Sherando is a very basic high school with there diversity but most students don't get involved in clubs or sports due to coches or teacher as they either make them feel bad for asking questions or don't support groups of students.
3.0 Senior
1/6/2024
Sherando High School has some very good teachers and staff, and some very poor. I feel the courses offered could be more rigorous, and the school is in desperate need of better calculus teachers. The culture of the school isn't great, and it's not a very divers group of people. However, the school does do a good job of providing many extra curricular activities.
4.0 Senior
11/9/2023
My experience has been very well and I have connected with lots of new people. The teachers at my school have helped me very well and I have felt very connected with them. Some of my best parts is forming new relationships with new students and being able to work and collaborate with them. Some of my worst parts is how some faculty tend to pick favorites and want to see other students achieve more than others. I would like to see a change in how some faculty treat students. They should treat them all equally and not single certain ones out.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 other
4/10/2025
Horrible school. When I went to school here it was the worst time ever. They do not care at all about children being bullied and was such a toxic environment. The super intendants in the area are even worse. Luckily I had a great college experience after with supportive staff and professors.
4.0 student
12/8/2021
when i first came here, I was stuck on where to go. as the days went on I became aware of where o needed to go, some days were a bit rough but hey I got used to it over time!
5.0 parent
1/29/2018
My daughter has had great success at Sherando and the staff is very helpful in assisting with advanced studies, governors school and dual enrollment.
4.0 student
7/29/2017
I hated high school, but I like into whom it made me

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Sherando High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Stephens City, VA, in the Stephens City neighborhood, and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,642 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Sherando High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $423,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Christian Academy, Robert E. Aylor Middle School, Bass-Hoover Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Stephens City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sherando High School.

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