Enrollment
70
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheridan, WY
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Federal NCES profile for John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560569500189
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C. Schiffer Collaborative School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is a mid-sized high school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 70 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.0% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 70 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan County School District #2 spends $14,808 per pupil, 34% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 42 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 70 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sheridan's high schools, it stands alongside Sheridan High School (1,001 students): John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 14.9:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students) and Sheridan Junior High School (766 students) alongside John C. Schiffer Collaborative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John C. Schiffer Collaborative School compares
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes John C. Schiffer Collaborative School.
$14,808
Per student
-34%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John C. Schiffer Collaborative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Sheridan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
How many students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
25.0% of students at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The largest demographic group at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John C. Schiffer Collaborative School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School a good school?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), and Sagebrush Elementary (330 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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