Is Sheridan High School a good school?

Sheridan High School ranks 12 th of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sheridan High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,064 students attended Sheridan High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan High School?

Students at Sheridan High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Sheridan High School?

Sheridan High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Henry A. Coffeen Elementary Elementary : Highland Park Elementary Elementary : Meadowlark Elementary Elementary : Sagebrush Elementary Elementary : Woodland Park Elementary Middle : Sheridan Junior High School

Sheridan High School

Summary:

Sheridan High School is a public high school in Sheridan, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,092 students. The school is part of the Sheridan County School District #2, which is ranked 5 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sheridan High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking within the top 20 Wyoming high schools for the past several years.

Sheridan High School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in WY-TOPP English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly outpace the state averages. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, multi-racial students, and even students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In fact, Sheridan High School's performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly impressive, ranking 3rd out of 52 Wyoming high schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Sheridan High School's performance is notably stronger than the nearby John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, which is also part of the Sheridan County School District #2. However, the nearby Tongue River High School and Big Horn High School, which are part of the Sheridan County School District #1, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with several metrics on par or exceeding Sheridan High School's results.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1056 Long Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 672-2495

District: Sheridan County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,097

Feeder schools for Sheridan High School:

Elementary:	Henry A. Coffeen Elementary
	Highland Park Elementary
	Meadowlark Elementary
	Sagebrush Elementary
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	Woodland Park Elementary
Middle:	Sheridan Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,064

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan High School ranks better than 85% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan High School employs 69.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan High School is $14,097.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheridan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan High School 12^th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Sheridan High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sheridan County School District #2:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan County School District #2 5^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sheridan High School

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Rank History for all students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	78.84	10^th	62	83.9%
2005	85.43	7^th	66	89.4%
2006	81.69	9^th	62	85.5%
2007	82.20	9^th	67	86.6%
2008	72.41	17^th	66	74.2%
2009	62.37	28^th	71	60.6%
2010	72.67	18^th	69	73.9%
2011	75.11	17^th	69	75.4%
2012	68.10	24^th	71	66.2%
2013	76.71	16^th	80	80.0%
2014	83.22	9^th	78	88.5%
2016	86.40	4^th	79	94.9%
2017	87.58	2^nd	79	97.5%
2018	94.13	2^nd	73	97.3%
2019	90.77	3^rd	77	96.1%
2021	89.12	6^th	81	92.6%
2022	88.10	6^th	80	92.5%
2023	74.35	13^th	80	83.8%
2024	80.24	12^th	80	85.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	41.27	8^th	9	11.1%
2019	94.27	1^st	12	91.7%
2021	41.46	8^th	11	27.3%
2023	49.39	6^th	15	60.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	95.62	2^nd	27	92.6%
2019	84.35	3^rd	28	89.3%
2021	72.85	6^th	27	77.8%
2023	58.19	10^th	32	68.8%
2024	51.11	17^th	33	48.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	91.58	2^nd	52	96.2%
2019	86.73	6^th	55	89.1%
2021	86.11	5^th	52	90.4%
2022	89.24	3^rd	52	94.2%
2023	59.65	25^th	61	59.0%
2024	73.97	11^th	60	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	95.18	1^st	60	98.3%
2019	91.70	1^st	62	98.4%
2021	89.06	4^th	63	93.7%
2022	79.85	8^th	62	87.1%
2023	79.03	9^th	64	85.9%
2024	79.35	8^th	63	87.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.38	7^th	27	74.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	94.07	2^nd	62	96.8%
2019	91.19	2^nd	61	96.7%
2021	86.50	4^th	61	93.4%
2022	93.21	4^th	66	93.9%
2023	68.43	14^th	64	78.1%
2024	78.83	10^th	62	83.9%

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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.96	2^nd	10	80.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	98.57	1^st	28	96.4%
2019	85.55	1^st	29	96.6%
2021	95.47	2^nd	33	93.9%
2022	88.15	1^st	31	96.8%
2023	67.88	4^th	30	86.7%
2024	76.60	6^th	38	84.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sheridan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	94.09	1^st	51	98.0%
2019	91.26	1^st	51	98.0%
2021	89.69	4^th	53	92.5%
2022	88.50	5^th	51	90.2%
2023	76.38	7^th	47	85.1%
2024	79.39	8^th	54	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sheridan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	869	869
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	858	858
1991	804	0	5	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	830
1992	821	0	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	835
1993	795	1	3	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	829
1994	827	4	13	17	12	n/a	n/a	0	873
1995	877	1	6	25	16	n/a	n/a	0	925
1996	877	1	6	25	16	n/a	n/a	0	925
1997	875	0	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
1998	837	0	5	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	865
1999	868	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	877
2000	743	2	10	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	776
2001	726	4	12	20	14	n/a	n/a	0	776
2002	679	2	20	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	730
2003	679	2	20	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	730
2004	678	2	12	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	714
2005	861	3	13	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	923
2006	848	4	15	41	13	n/a	n/a	0	921
2007	836	7	20	42	18	n/a	n/a	0	923
2008	874	8	20	44	17	n/a	n/a	0	963
2009	848	7	20	43	17	n/a	n/a	0	935
2010	836	2	9	52	11	0	15	0	925
2011	830	4	10	43	4	0	11	0	902
2012	803	3	8	50	9	1	13	0	887
2013	809	6	9	52	11	2	12	0	901
2014	844	6	6	48	11	3	18	0	936
2015	875	7	5	45	14	2	23	0	971
2016	880	10	5	47	9	1	21	0	973
2017	840	7	3	48	18	1	23	0	940
2018	839	6	5	51	12	2	29	0	944
2019	857	4	4	53	10	0	28	0	956
2020	848	4	3	62	8	0	28	0	953
2021	898	4	7	60	9	0	26	0	1004
2022	948	3	5	72	8	0	21	0	1057
2023	956	3	6	86	11	2	28	0	1092
2024	936	4	7	85	11	2	19	0	1064

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
1989	869	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	858	54.0	15.8	n/a
1991	830	56.0	14.8	8.6
1992	835	53.3	15.6	8.6
1993	829	55.5	14.9	9.4
1994	873	55.0	15.9	10
1995	925	53.0	17.5	9.3
1996	925	53.0	17.5	9.3
1997	887	52.1	17.0	7.4
1998	865	49.3	17.5	7.3
1999	877	52.5	16.7	13.1
2000	776	66.1	11.7	13
2001	776	62.5	12.4	12.5
2002	730	56.2	13.0	13.8
2003	730	56.2	13.0	13.8
2004	714	52.6	13.6	15.1
2005	923	71.4	12.9	19.4
2006	921	67.7	13.6	23
2007	923	68.9	13.4	17.8
2008	963	69.8	13.8	16.8
2009	935	70.0	13.4	19.5
2010	925	68.2	13.2	24.8
2011	902	n/a	n/a	28.7
2012	887	61.0	14.5	29.4
2013	901	n/a	n/a	27.3
2014	936	65.7	14.2	29.6
2015	971	66.0	14.7	27.2
2016	973	67.0	14.5	27.1
2017	940	64.9	14.4	27
2018	944	64.3	14.6	24.3
2019	956	64.0	14.9	26.5
2020	953	65.9	14.4	25.4
2021	1004	67.4	14.8	24.3
2022	1057	67.3	15.6	19.5
2023	1092	67.2	16.2	23.9
2024	1064	69.7	15.2	31.1

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
1989	869	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	858	54.0	15.8	n/a
1991	830	56.0	14.8	8.6
1992	835	53.3	15.6	8.6
1993	829	55.5	14.9	9.4
1994	873	55.0	15.9	10
1995	925	53.0	17.5	9.3
1996	925	53.0	17.5	9.3
1997	887	52.1	17.0	7.4
1998	865	49.3	17.5	7.3
1999	877	52.5	16.7	13.1
2000	776	66.1	11.7	13
2001	776	62.5	12.4	12.5
2002	730	56.2	13.0	13.8
2003	730	56.2	13.0	13.8
2004	714	52.6	13.6	15.1
2005	923	71.4	12.9	19.4
2006	921	67.7	13.6	23
2007	923	68.9	13.4	17.8
2008	963	69.8	13.8	16.8
2009	935	70.0	13.4	19.5
2010	925	68.2	13.2	24.8
2011	902	n/a	n/a	28.7
2012	887	61.0	14.5	29.4
2013	901	n/a	n/a	27.3
2014	936	65.7	14.2	29.6
2015	971	66.0	14.7	27.2
2016	973	67.0	14.5	27.1
2017	940	64.9	14.4	27
2018	944	64.3	14.6	24.3
2019	956	64.0	14.9	26.5
2020	953	65.9	14.4	25.4
2021	1004	67.4	14.8	24.3
2022	1057	67.3	15.6	19.5
2023	1092	67.2	16.2	23.9
2024	1064	69.7	15.2	31.1

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	$602 (4.0%)	$14,522 (96.0%)	$15,124
2020	$483 (3.4%)	$13,809 (96.6%)	$14,292
2021	$1,220 (8.4%)	$13,271 (91.6%)	$14,490
2022	$1,250 (9.0%)	$12,620 (91.0%)	$13,870
2023	$1,273 (9.0%)	$12,823 (91.0%)	$14,097

Data source: Wyoming 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 3^rd of 77 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 80 High schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan High School)	81	61.9	19.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #2)	77.8	62.1	15.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan High School)	64.7	53.4	11.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #2)	61.7	52.2	9.5%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan High School)	71.6	58.2	13.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #2)	68.7	57.2	11.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	53.7	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan High School)	78	73	5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #2)	73.5	70.7	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	43.7	1.5%
10th Grade Science (Sheridan High School)	62.9	60.1	2.8%
10th Grade Science (Sheridan County School District #2)	60.5	58.3	2.2%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.6	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	956	1092	14.2%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	10	11	10%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	53	86	62.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	857	956	11.6%
Two or More Races	28	28
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	23.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Sheridan High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	1056 Long Drive	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 672-2495	1,064	70	15.2	31.1%	936 (88.0%)	4 (0.4%)	85 (8.0%)	7 (0.7%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.8%)	80.2	12^th of 80 public high schools	85.0%		74.4	13^th of 80 public high schools	83.8%	1	67.9	59.2	59.1	64.5	63.1	22.2	21.0	21.8	20.8	$14,097	$1,273	$12,823
Wyoming Girls School	Public	7-12	3500 Big Horn Avenue	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Wyoming Department of Family Services	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 674-7476	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School	Public	9-12	850 Dome Loop	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 673-8730	59	8	7.3	52.5%	47 (79.7%)	1 (1.7%)	6 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)	5.5	74^th of 80 public high schools	7.5%		35.6	60^th of 80 public high schools	25.0%	14	18.2	18.2		22.7	22.7	17.5	17.8	18.6	19.3	$21,683	$2,201	$19,482
Big Horn High School	Public	9-12	333 US Highway 335	Big Horn	82833	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 674-8190	149	13	11.1		132 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)	96.5	1^st of 80 public high schools	98.8%		97.8	1^st of 80 public high schools	98.8%		81.0	82.9	76.2	85.4	73.2	22.5	21.5	23.1	23.0	$20,964	$1,337	$19,627
Tongue River High School	Public	9-12	1150 US Highway 14	Dayton	82836	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 655-2236	233	15	15.5		210 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	69.8	21^st of 80 public high schools	73.8%		67.8	20^th of 80 public high schools	75.0%	1	63.2	59.7	50.0	50.0	62.9	19.1	19.7	20.6	20.2	$15,239	$1,730	$13,509
The Bridge School	Public	6-12	1150 Main Street	Dayton	82836	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 655-2236	8	4	2.2		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$124,312	$3,393	$120,919

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Student/Teacher Ratio Sheridan High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Sheridan High School