Sherwood High School (Maryland)
Sherwood High School is a public high school in Sandy Spring in unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. Sherwood's program of interest is the international studies program, and it is also known for its music and athletic programs.
| Sherwood High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
, 20860 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°8′55.32″N 77°1′6.35″W / 39.1487000°N 77.0184306°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Respect for Each, Rigor for Each, Reach out to Each |
| Established | 1906 |
| School district | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 210940 |
| NCES School ID | 240048000921[1] |
| Principal | Timothy Britton |
| Teaching staff | 98 FTE (2022-23)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Number of students | 1,721 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.52 (2022-23)[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue, white, black |
| Song | "Among the Leafy Branches"[2] |
| Athletics conference | MPSSAA 4A |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Newspaper | The Warrior |
| Yearbook | Leaves |
| Feeder schools | Farquhar Middle School, Rosa Parks Middle School |
| Website | montgomeryschoolsmd |
Sherwood serves the areas of Olney, Ashton, and Brookeville. It draws students from Farquhar and Rosa Parks Middle Schools.
History edit
Sherwood Academy was built on a piece of land donated in 1883, that was once part of Sherwood Farm – named because the abundance of trees was reminiscent of Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest.[3] In 1906, Sherwood became the third public high school in Montgomery County, after Richard Montgomery High School and Gaithersburg High School. The original school building was replaced in 1950, and the 1,000-seat Ertzman theatre was added in 1974. The school was renovated in 1989-1991, during which students were temporarily moved to the Northwood High School building in Silver Spring. During the summer of 2007, a new wing was added to the school, creating new classrooms for science and English.
Student body edit
Sherwood High School had 1,922 students enrolled for the 2016-2017 school year. The school's student body was 50% non-Hispanic Caucasian, 17% African American, 11% Asian, and 18% Hispanic.[4] The graduation rate for the school was 93.6%, with 79.3% planning to go on to college.[4] In SAT testing, students had an average score of 553 (math), 532 (verbal), and 1085 (total), which placed Sherwood under the Montgomery County average of 1102 (total), but above the national average of 1028 (total).[4] Approximately 65% of the students took an AP exam during the 2010-2011 school year, and about 74% of them passed.[5]
Academics edit
The International Studies Program distinguishes the school by providing a uniquely-focused program. The program was established in 1998, coinciding with broader restructuring that occurred with the opening of the nearby James Hubert Blake High School. Blake High School, along with Paint Branch High School and Springbrook High School, formed the Northeast Consortium of schools. The consortium provides each with a uniquely specialized program which students can opt for instead of attending their local school. While Sherwood is not a member of the consortium, it established the International Studies Program. Sherwood is a member of the International Studies Schools Association, a national network of schools dedicated to improving students' understanding of the world.[6]
In 2006, Sherwood High School was listed in Newsweek's top 1200 American High Schools, as the 388th highest-rated school in the country, up 61 places from its 2005 ranking of 449.[7]
A new system of academies was implemented beginning with the class of 2013. Students choose from four academies: Business and Hospitality; Engineering and Technology; Science; and Arts and Humanities. The academies allow students to specialize in their area of interest.
Music edit
Sherwood High School has regionally-known music programs, including the annual Rock 'n Roll Revival show which was established in 1971.[8] The original concept for the show was conceived by a group of Sherwood students who were inspired after seeing a concert at Madison Square Garden in October 1971. Faculty members also appeared in the first show in 1972.[9] The show includes the performance of a mix of songs from the late 1950s to the late 1990s. Each March, Rock 'n' Roll Revival has performances over two weekends[10] at Ertzman Theatre, with a seventh performance for students in area middle and elementary schools.
Sherwood High School also has an Instrumental Music Department and offers jazz band, jazz lab, concert band, and symphonic orchestra. Also offered are choruses including jazz choir, show choir, and a women's chorus.
Athletics edit
The Sherwood Warriors have won Maryland state championships in the following sports:[11][12][13]
- Baseball: 2008, 2010, 2021, 2022, 2023[14]
- First ever consecutive three-time state baseball champion in MPSSAA class 4A (or equivalent)
- Basketball (boys): 1979, 2007
- Basketball (girls): 1974, 1976
- Cross Country (boys): 1979, 2003
- Field Hockey: 1980, 1985
- Football: 1995, 1996, 2008
- Golf: 1980, 1994
- Soccer (boys): 1977, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2004, 2005
- Softball: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022[15]
- 105 consecutive games won from 2012-2017, Maryland state record
- Swimming: 2016, 2018, 2019
- Volleyball: 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Wrestling: 1997
Individual championships:
- During the 2008 cross country season, Solomon Haile went undefeated en route the 4A Maryland State individual title and the Footlocker Cross Country Championship individual title.[16]
Notable alumni edit
- Richie Anderson, NFL fullback[17]
- Ashley Darby, Real Housewives of Potomac cast member
- Ray Goodlett, pastor and former professional soccer player[18]
- Justin Maxwell, MLB player[19]
- Young Mazino, actor[20]
- Allison Miller, musician[21]
- Oguchi Onyewu, soccer player and USSF executive[22]
- Scott Van Pelt, ESPN anchor[23]
- Sean Whalen, actor[24]
- Katie Feeney, social media personality[25]
Notable staff edit
- Walt Williams, NBA player, coached basketball at SHS[26]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Sherwood High (240048000921)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Among the Leafy Branches" September 1, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Grammar, Laura (February 14, 2006). "Among the Leafy Branches". The Warrior.
- ^ a b c "Sherwood HS at a Glance (PDF)" (PDF).
- ^ "Sherwood High in SANDY SPRING, MD - Test Scores - US News". usnews.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ "International Studies Schools Association".
- ^ Mathews, Jay (May 23, 2006). . Archived from the original on August 16, 2006.
- ^ "Rock 'n' Roll Revival".
- ^ "Rock rolls into town Friday night". The (Olney) Gazette. March 5, 1997.
- ^ Agresti, Aimee (March 2, 2003). "Olney's Golden Oldies; At Sherwood High, the 'Rock 'n' Roll Revival' Will Never Die". The Washington Post. p. F1.
- ^ "2019 MPSSAA Fall Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "2019 MPSSAA Winter Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "2019 MPSSAA Spring Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Flum, Alex. "Sherwood baseball wins state title, completes three-peat". DC News Now. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Sherwood's offensive onslaught leads to another 4A softball title". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "Footlocker Cross Country Championship: 2008".
- ^ "Sports In Brief All-American Opts for Penn State". Los Angeles Times. January 31, 1989. Retrieved March 7, 2010.
- ^ Goff, Steven (August 5, 2000). "Goodlett Is Good Enough for United". The Washington Post.
- ^ Svrluga, Barry (October 12, 2005). "Ex-Terrapin Maxwell Signs With Nationals". The Washington Post.
- ^ "MoCo's Young Mazino Stars in New Netflix Series 'Beef'". The MoCo Show. 2023-04-18. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Tittermary, Keith (May 6, 2013). "Allison Miller at The Mansion at Strathmore by Keith Tittermary". DC Metro Theater Arts.
- ^ Goff, Steven (April 11, 2006). "Onyewu Stands Out in Belgium". Washington Post.
- ^ Shapiro, Leonard (May 29, 1999). "For Van Pelt, Golf Channel Reception Is Excellent". The Washington Post. p. D11.
- ^ "That Guy Sean Whalen". That Guy Sean Whalen. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Social media has become a liberating — and at times lucrative — pursuit for cooped-up athletes". Washington Post. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Goldwein, Eric (January 25, 2016). "Former Maryland star Walt Williams keeps basketball in the family as a high school assistant coach". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
External links edit
- Sherwood High School website