Sherwood High

300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodhs/

1,721 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sherwood High School, located in the historic community of Sandy Spring, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career pathway programs, and robust extracurricular offerings. Its campus serves as a central hub for the local area, balancing a traditional high school atmosphere with a commitment to preparing students for competitive collegiate and professional futures.

Beyond its academic rigor, Sherwood High is well-regarded for its active student life, which features a variety of varsity sports teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prioritizes a supportive environment that emphasizes student leadership and social development. By integrating community values with a modern educational framework, Sherwood High maintains a long-standing reputation for fostering both athletic excellence and academic achievement within the Montgomery County region.

1,721

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	823
Hispanic	331
Black	273
Asian	197
Two or More	87
American Indian	2

White
823 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
331 (19.3 %)
Black
273 (15.9 %)
Asian
197 (11.5 %)
Two or More
87 (5.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)924-3200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 450

Grade 10 438

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 444