Enrollment
1,001
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheridan, WY
Sheridan High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560569500360
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan High School
Sheridan High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 1,001 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Wyoming schools and 31% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,001 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sheridan's high schools, it stands alongside John C. Schiffer Collaborative School (70 students): Sheridan High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 10:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan Junior High School (766 students) and Sagebrush Elementary (330 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 Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 42% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Sheridan High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes Sheridan High 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 Sheridan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheridan High School
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 14.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan High School?
15.8% of students at Sheridan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan High School ranks #9 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 Sheridan High School a good school?
Sheridan High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 Sheridan High School, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan Junior High School (766 students), Sagebrush Elementary (330 students), and Henry a. Coffeen Elementary (325 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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