- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560569500360
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Sheridan High School held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 560569500360 · Sheridan, WY High · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan Junior High School (766 students)
Sheridan High School held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sheridan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sheridan High School
1,001 students
- Sheridan Junio
Sheridan Junior High School
766 students
- Sagebrush Elem 330
Sagebrush Elementary
330 students
- Henry a. Coffe 325
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325 students
- Highland Park 321
Highland Park Elementary
321 students
- Meadowlark Ele 316
Meadowlark Elementary
316 students
What this shows Sheridan High School reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan High School compares
Sheridan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Sheridan County School District #2 reports $15,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.