Sheridan High School

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Sheridan High School ranks 94 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sheridan High School is a public high school in Sheridan, Arkansas, serving 1,271 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sheridan School District, which is ranked 51 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Sheridan High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 students per teacher, its academic performance has been declining in recent years. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with only 31.2% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. However, the school performs relatively well in certain subjects, such as Geometry and Biology, where it outperforms the state. When compared to nearby high schools, Benton High School and Harmony Grove High School generally outperform Sheridan High School, while Bauxite High School and White Hall High School have lower overall performance.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sheridan High School, at 34.78%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could suggest that factors beyond just class size, such as teacher quality or school resources, may be influencing student outcomes. Further analysis of the school's specific programs, teaching practices, and resource allocation could provide more insights into the factors driving its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150

(870) 942-3137

District: Sheridan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,219

Feeder schools for Sheridan High School:

Elementary:	East End Elementary School
	East End Intermediate School
	Sheridan Elementary School
	Sheridan Intermediate School
Middle:	Sheridan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 1,265

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan High School ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan High School employs 118.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan High School is $9,219.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sheridan High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan High School 94^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Sheridan High School in the ranking list.)

Sheridan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan School District 51^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sheridan High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	48.52	110^th	232	52.6%
2007	56.70	82^nd	258	68.2%
2008	55.74	85^th	256	66.8%
2009	71.50	33^rd	261	87.4%
2010	69.86	39^th	262	85.1%
2011	67.97	43^rd	266	83.8%
2012	59.56	93^rd	266	65.0%
2013	74.82	29^th	271	89.3%
2014	75.81	26^th	268	90.3%
2015	72.96	26^th	267	90.3%
2016	83.82	27^th	269	90.0%
2017	68.06	63^rd	264	76.1%
2018	67.56	64^th	263	75.7%
2019	70.88	49^th	282	82.6%
2021	56.37	103^rd	290	64.5%
2022	55.83	113^th	282	59.9%
2023	56.79	120^th	295	59.3%
2024	62.71	94^th	305	69.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Both of my children graduated from Sheridan High School with nearly 30 college hours each. The teachers and staff there are dedicated to preparing their students for life, college or trade schools Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sheridan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	750	4	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	761
1989	780	6	2	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	791
1990	755	4	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	768
1991	751	6	2	1	15	n/a	n/a	775
1992	729	6	16	1	1	n/a	n/a	753
1993	713	11	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	745
1994	684	10	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	708
1995	749	21	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	784
1996	749	21	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	784
1997	775	23	12	2	1	n/a	n/a	813
1998	753	18	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	784
1999	806	17	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	836
2000	806	22	6	5	4	n/a	n/a	843
2001	838	29	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	878
2002	831	23	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	862
2003	831	23	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	862
2004	854	18	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	888
2005	1260	24	17	9	2	n/a	n/a	1312
2006	940	20	18	7	3	n/a	n/a	988
2007	903	26	13	10	2	n/a	n/a	954
2008	882	21	21	14	2	n/a	n/a	940
2009	1147	28	28	23	3	n/a	n/a	1229
2010	1122	26	25	28	1	0	0	1202
2011	1143	31	29	31	2	0	0	1236
2012	1145	26	21	31	2	0	0	1225
2013	1126	33	20	30	3	0	0	1212
2014	1147	40	18	29	3	0	0	1237
2015	1127	40	17	30	7	0	3	1224
2016	831	23	14	27	6	0	3	904
2017	860	27	17	31	5	0	3	943
2018	857	18	19	31	6	0	3	934
2019	817	16	21	33	5	0	1	893
2020	1099	25	33	55	8	1	4	1225
2021	1077	26	24	72	8	0	15	1222
2022	1100	29	19	76	5	0	12	1241
2023	1117	25	17	83	5	0	24	1271
2024	1094	25	13	93	3	0	37	1265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheridan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	761	41.0	18.5	n/a
1989	791	48.0	16.4	n/a
1990	768	48.0	16.0	2.9
1991	775	39.2	19.7	2.3
1992	753	37.0	20.3	4.2
1993	745	39.5	18.9	6.3
1994	708	40.1	17.7	3.4
1995	784	44.8	17.5	8.3
1996	784	44.8	17.5	8.3
1997	813	45.0	18.1	8.2
1998	784	45.0	17.4	7.5
1999	836	31.8	26.3	10.9
2000	843	56.0	15.1	15.4
2001	878	63.0	13.9	20.3
2002	862	57.0	15.1	23.9
2003	862	57.0	15.1	23.9
2004	888	54.0	16.4	24
2005	1312	84.0	15.6	28.7
2006	988	68.0	14.5	27.7
2007	954	76.0	12.6	32
2008	940	81.0	11.6	32.1
2009	1229	84.0	14.6	35.7
2010	1202	88.1	14.1	39.2
2011	1236	82.8	14.9	39.4
2012	1225	85.6	14.3	39.6
2013	1212	88.1	13.7	46.5
2014	1237	86.6	14.2	43.2
2015	1224	91.0	13.4	37.6
2016	904	70.0	12.9	36.2
2017	943	67.6	13.9	19.4
2018	934	64.9	14.3	20.2
2019	893	74.9	11.9	35.8
2020	1225	91.7	13.3	39.6
2021	1222	88.5	13.7	30
2022	1241	100.5	12.3	31.4
2023	1271	117.5	10.8	34.8
2024	1265	118.8	10.6	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheridan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	761	41.0	18.5	n/a
1989	791	48.0	16.4	n/a
1990	768	48.0	16.0	2.9
1991	775	39.2	19.7	2.3
1992	753	37.0	20.3	4.2
1993	745	39.5	18.9	6.3
1994	708	40.1	17.7	3.4
1995	784	44.8	17.5	8.3
1996	784	44.8	17.5	8.3
1997	813	45.0	18.1	8.2
1998	784	45.0	17.4	7.5
1999	836	31.8	26.3	10.9
2000	843	56.0	15.1	15.4
2001	878	63.0	13.9	20.3
2002	862	57.0	15.1	23.9
2003	862	57.0	15.1	23.9
2004	888	54.0	16.4	24
2005	1312	84.0	15.6	28.7
2006	988	68.0	14.5	27.7
2007	954	76.0	12.6	32
2008	940	81.0	11.6	32.1
2009	1229	84.0	14.6	35.7
2010	1202	88.1	14.1	39.2
2011	1236	82.8	14.9	39.4
2012	1225	85.6	14.3	39.6
2013	1212	88.1	13.7	46.5
2014	1237	86.6	14.2	43.2
2015	1224	91.0	13.4	37.6
2016	904	70.0	12.9	36.2
2017	943	67.6	13.9	19.4
2018	934	64.9	14.3	20.2
2019	893	74.9	11.9	35.8
2020	1225	91.7	13.3	39.6
2021	1222	88.5	13.7	30
2022	1241	100.5	12.3	31.4
2023	1271	117.5	10.8	34.8
2024	1265	118.8	10.6	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$810 (8.8%)	$8,409 (91.2%)	$9,219

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 120^th of 295 High schools	23.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Sheridan High School)	63.8	55	8.8%
10th Grade English (Sheridan School District)	63.8	55	8.8%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Sheridan High School)	34.1	22.7	11.4%
10th Grade Math (Sheridan School District)	34.1	22.7	11.4%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Sheridan High School)	35.6	27.1	8.5%
10th Grade Science (Sheridan School District)	35.6	27.1	8.5%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Sheridan High School)	30.8	32.6	1.8%
10th Grade Reading (Sheridan School District)	30.8	32.6	1.8%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan High School)	24	23	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan School District)	24	23	1%
11th Grade English (Sheridan High School)	57.6	46.9	10.7%
11th Grade English (Sheridan School District)	57.6	46.9	10.7%
11th Grade Reading (Sheridan High School)	34.9	35.4	0.5%
11th Grade Reading (Sheridan School District)	34.9	35.4	0.5%
11th Grade Science (Sheridan High School)	31.3	26.7	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Sheridan School District)	31.3	26.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	893	1271	42.3%
African American	16	25	56.3%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	21	17	19%
Hispanic	33	83	151.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	817	1117	36.7%
Two or More Races	1	24	2300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.8%	34.8%	1.1%

Schools Near Sheridan High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	800 W Vine	Sheridan	72150	Grant County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 942-3137	1,265	119	10.6	35.3%	1,094 (86.5%)	25 (2.0%)	93 (7.4%)	13 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.9%)	62.7	94^th of 305 public high schools	69.2%		56.8	120^th of 295 public high schools	59.3%	26			33.9	28.2	31.2			32.7	28.4	30.7				27.2	27.2		81.9	23.0	0.0		31.4					73.1	35.2	50.0	100.0	41.0	$9,219	$810	$8,409
Poyen High School	Public	7-12	111 N School St	Poyen	72128	Grant County	Poyen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-2939	253	46	5.4	45.5%	237 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	67.5	73^rd of 305 public high schools	76.1%		68.6	69^th of 295 public high schools	76.6%	4	25.0	21.5	36.9	32.5	29.8	25.0	21.5	41.3	30.0	30.4	52.2	57.2	54.2	47.8	46.8		100.0	4.2	0.0	100.0	11.1	27.3	28.6	27.8		0.0	38.5		0.0	36.6	$9,157	$1,022	$8,134
White Hall High School	Public	9-12	700 Bulldog Dr	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 247-3255	975	71	13.7	49.3%	592 (60.7%)	298 (30.6%)	34 (3.5%)	30 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	15 (1.5%)	36.6	200^th of 305 public high schools	34.4%		51	143^rd of 295 public high schools	51.5%	57			25.9	29.3	27.6			25.2	31.3	28.2				2.2	2.7		30.4	2.5	0.0		10.6					68.1	12.3	0.0		27.6	$9,363	$712	$8,651
Bauxite High School	Public	9-12	800 School St	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 557-5303	549	54	10.2	29.9%	488 (88.9%)	16 (2.9%)	34 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	60.5	103^rd of 305 public high schools	66.2%		68.5	70^th of 295 public high schools	76.3%	33			34.0	35.0	34.4			32.0	32.5	32.2				23.5	22.8		44.5	7.8	0.0	0.0	20.8					25.0	40.0			39.5	$8,928	$462	$8,466
Miner Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	800 School St	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 557-5453	9	2	5.2		8 (88.9%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46	161^st of 305 public high schools	47.2%					(n/a)																		0.0			0.0						50.0			50.0	$9,283	$71	$9,212
Harmony Grove High School	Public	10-12	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	No	(501) 776-2337	306	51	5.9	26.1%	273 (89.2%)	9 (2.9%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	65.2	84^th of 305 public high schools	72.5%		47.6	156^th of 295 public high schools	47.1%	72				28.4	28.4				29.4	29.4								20.3	0.0	0.0	19.2						50.5	75.0	100.0	52.0	$11,689	$994	$10,695
Benton High School	Public	10-12	211 Border St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-3288	1,298	114	11.3	32.7%	929 (71.6%)	123 (9.5%)	158 (12.2%)	19 (1.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.9%)	78.8	34^th of 305 public high schools	88.9%		88.1	24^th of 295 public high schools	91.9%	10				40.7	40.5				40.0	39.8						0.0		19.0	0.0	50.0	18.9				0.0		44.2	28.6	100.0	43.9	$8,449	$799	$7,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan High School

What schools feed into Sheridan High School?

Sheridan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East End Elementary School
Elementary : East End Intermediate School
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary : Sheridan Intermediate School
Middle : Sheridan Middle School

Is Sheridan High School a good school?

Sheridan High School ranks 94^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan High School?

Students at Sheridan High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Sheridan High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,265 students attended Sheridan High School.

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