Serving 1,001 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 10% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sheridan High School's student population of 1,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,001 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #42 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Horn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 91%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
1,001 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sheridan High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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