- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Englewood, CO
Sheridan High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080654001134
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
District: Sheridan School District No. 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080654001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Sheridan High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080654001134 · Englewood, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Logan Northgate (338 students)
Sheridan High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sheridan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Logan Nor
Fort Logan Northgate
338 students
- This school
Sheridan High School
321 students
- Alice Terry El
Alice Terry Elementary School
167 students
- Early Childhoo 114
Early Childhood Education Center
114 students
- Soar Academy 78
Soar Academy
78 students
What this shows Sheridan High School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$25,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 9.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Sheridan High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan School District No. 2 reports $25,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Logan Northgate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Terry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soar Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan High School
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Englewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Sheridan High School?
80.4% of students at Sheridan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan High School rank among high schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Englewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheridan School District No. 2?
Besides Sheridan High School, Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students), Alice Terry Elementary School (167 students), and Early Childhood Education Center (114 students). See the Sheridan School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.