Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School's ranking?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is ranked #194 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School often compared to?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rome Free Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
594 students attend Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School offer ?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School part of?
Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School is part of Sherrill City School District.
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