Sherando High School
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Sherando High School
| Established | 1993 |
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| School type | public school |
| Principal | John H. Nelson |
| Location | 185 South Warrior Drive Stephens City, VA 22655 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 |
| Athletic Conference | Northwestern District Region II |
| Colors | Scarlet, White, Black |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Rival School | Handley High School Liberty High School |
| Homepage | [1] |
Sherando High School is a public secondary school in Stephens City, Virginia. The school is part of Frederick County Public Schools and is located on 185 South Warrior Drive.
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[edit] History
Sherando opened in 1993 to alleviate crowding at James Wood High School, the sole high school in Frederick County at the time. Millbrook High School opened in 2003 to relieve crowding at Sherando High School and James Wood High School, and another high school is expected to open within the next 5 to 10 years in the county.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004-2005, Sherando's student body was 91% White; 4% Black; 3% Hispanic; and 1% Asian.
[edit] Accreditation
Sherando High School is a fully accredited high school based on its performance on the Standards of Learning tests in Virginia.
[edit] Athletics
Sherando's mascot is a warrior and the sports teams currently play in the AA Northwestern District and Region II. The Warriros are a very active competitor in their district. Sherando's football team, cheerleading squad, cross country team, track team, volleyball team, golf team, swim team, and baseball team are all top competitors in the district and state.
