Sheridan High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Sheridan, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Grant County and the sole high school administered by the Sheridan School District.
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan High School's student population of 1,265 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #679 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bauxite High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
1,265 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sheridan High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan School District.
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