Enrollment
321
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080654001134
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan High School
Sheridan High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.4% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan School District No. 2 spends $19,752 per pupil, 21% above the Colorado average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students) and Alice Terry Elementary School (167 students) alongside Sheridan High 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 Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan School District No. 2, which includes Sheridan High School.
$19,752
Per student
+21%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 33.4%
Federal 25.5%
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 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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sheridan High School a good school?
Sheridan High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado 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 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.
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