Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,092 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sheridan High School's student population of 1,092 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,092 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #33 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Horn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 85%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
1,092 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sheridan High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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