High Schools in Sherman Independent School District (Isd)

The Sherman Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: Sherman High School, Cooke/Fannin/Grayson County Juvenile Post Ajud Facility, and Jefferson Learning Center. While Sherman High School is the largest and highest-performing school in the district, the smaller Cooke/Fannin/Grayson County Juvenile Post Ajud Facility and Jefferson Learning Center struggle with lower academic achievement and graduation rates.

Sherman High School stands out as the largest high school in the district with 2,155 students and a relatively diverse student population. It has a strong 94.1% four-year graduation rate, but its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the district and state averages. In contrast, Cooke/Fannin/Grayson County Juvenile Post Ajud Facility and Jefferson Learning Center are smaller schools with 61 and 59 students, respectively, and have significantly lower STAAR test scores and graduation rates compared to the district and state averages.

The data suggests that the Sherman Independent School District (Isd) may need to focus on improving the educational outcomes at the smaller, lower-performing schools to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students. While the smaller schools have higher per-student spending, this does not seem to translate into better academic performance, indicating that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality and student support services, may be crucial in driving student success.