What grades does Sherwood High serve?

Sherwood High is a High school serving students in Sandy Spring, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Sherwood High located?

Sherwood High is located at Sandy Spring, MD in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High?

Sherwood High has a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What schools are in Sandy Spring, MD?

Sandy Spring, MD is served by the local school district. Sherwood High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Sherwood High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Sandy Spring, MD 20860

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Sep

Mon

No SchoolEventDistrict-wide

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Oct

Fri

Professional DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Mon

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Montgomery County Public Schools

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,693

Student:Teacher

16.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Montgomery County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

20.2%

Phone

(301)924-3200

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

76%

95th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

60%

95th percentile in MD

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

25.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

839 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

1,706 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

37 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

538 test takers

Athletics

17 sports, 30 teams

918 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,128

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

123.2

99% fully certified

Counselors

7.9000001

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.13

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,456

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,211

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,837

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 27%Local 66%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Uninsured residents

9.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

23,403

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

21,169

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,877 (32%)

Autism

4,408 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

3,709 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

2,101 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

656 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

590 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,675

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

No School

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Event

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Professional Day

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Teacher Workday

No School - Montgomery County Public Schools

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Montgomery County Public Schools. Sherwood High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No SchoolDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Professional DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Professional DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Montgomery County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Montgomery County Public Schools	Event	—