Sylvan Hills High School

Sylvan Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
484 Bear Paw Rd,  Sherwood, AR
Pulaski County Special School District
3.7
1.2
1,017 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tracy Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
23.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.8%
Science
22.7%
English
51.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
351:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Black
46.6%
White
39.9%
Hispanic
6.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Arkansas 510 Students
University of Arkansas 367 Students
Arkansas State University 351 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 317 Students
Arkansas Tech University 227 Students
Pulaski Technical College 169 Students
Hendrix College 148 Students
Henderson State University 141 Students
Harding University 130 Students
University of Memphis 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 158 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Business 97 Students
Biology 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Education 34 Students
Physical Therapy 34 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 175 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/16/2024
I would like to have better teachers in the science department. I don't have a science class this year but last year, I had Chemistry and I didn't learn a thing due to poor teaching. I would also like it if the cheerleading team got a bit more appreciation. We have a small gym with rats and bats with only heating that we often have to share with the softball team. We are competitive and need a good space to practice and they give us the worst spot possible. Other than that, however, Sylvan Hills isn't bad. We always have lots of security and most of the teachers are pretty good at their jobs.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2024
I have always liked my high school, now don't get me wrong the football team has always sucked but also I have always loved the engineering programs or my English teacher last year. The school is good at one thing, they can hire some pretty good teachers.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Going here has been a long ride and I will miss it..I.love most of the teacher that help us student. Had a great a principle
GreatSchools Reviews
1.2 5 Reviews
1.0 student
2/24/2020
If you can't keep straight As, look else where. You either make it, or you don't. They would rather stick you in with the disabled kids (not downing disabled kids) than actually help you catch up with people.
1.0 student
11/22/2019
My mom went here in the 1980s, but my experience has been horrible. If your parents are not part of a certain social circle in Sherwood, then a kid has no chance of being involved in anything or recognized for your achievements. It doesn't matter how talented you are or how much potential you have,...
1.0 parent
5/20/2017
Would look at any other option for your child's education, then this school. A complete overhaul of administration and teaching staff is needed, not the building like they say is needed for tac increase. Several schools in area do better with older buildings. But our children's education is failing...
1.0 student
3/9/2015
I honestly don't like this school as a student not just cause the teachers are rude or mean or whatever. But because of the hard work I do isn't enough. They made me start from scratch. I lost all my credits that I earned from my old school. And when I try to earn my credits back from back from my s...

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