Sherando High School

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Sherando High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
185 S Warrior Dr,  Stephens City, VA
Frederick County Public Schools
3.8
3.0
1,631 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John H. Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.61
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
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
53%
Female
47%
White
61.6%
Hispanic
22.4%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
James Madison University 362 Students
George Mason University 242 Students
University of Virginia 225 Students
Virginia Tech 205 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 159 Students
Laurel Ridge Community College 156 Students
Shenandoah University 130 Students
William & Mary 118 Students
Christopher Newport University 109 Students
Old Dominion University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Biology 67 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 262 Reviews
1.0 Parent
2/7/2026
Terrible school the staff doesn't care about the kids, the school nurse is a joke this is the worse experience ever
5.0 Sophomore
9/15/2025
It is a wonderful school and has a very encouraging school environment. The teachers there heavily care about the students learning and are constantly pushing for them to grow.
3.0 Sophomore
8/15/2025
Sherando high school has an extremely successful band program. The program aided in my development as a musician. Unfortunately, there are very few theatrical performance opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/29/2026
New high school is being build. The schools is a little over crowded but we had a great experience and kids move on in 2026. Great experience! thank you
1.0 parent
4/23/2026
Sherando High School and failed to adapt to the new modern era. It is an overwhelmingly small school that can keep pace with the growing population. Given the fact that is small town the teachers are family with certain students and because of that they overlook other students. Lack of encouragement...
1.0 parent
2/7/2026
Terrible school this school is a big problem for kids nobody in this school cares about the kids there the staff are not concerned about helping the kids when there is a problem no guidance no help when the kids are struggling with bullying or unheard they allowed kids to do bad things the school nu...
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.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,631 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Sherando High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $430,705. 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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