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Sheridan High School

Summary:

Sheridan High School is a small public high school in Sheridan, Montana, serving around 60 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sheridan High School District, which is ranked 118 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests. In the 2020-2021 school year, an impressive 71.43% of Sheridan High School students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.27%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.6 to 8.2 students per teacher in recent years, which may contribute to its academic success.

However, Sheridan High School's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby Twin Bridges High School, with over 90% of students identifying as white. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 2nd out of 122 Montana high schools to as low as 94th out of 129, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors that can change over time.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 107 Madison St
       Sheridan, MT  59749

(406) 842-5401

District: Sheridan High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,569 Help


Feeder schools for Sheridan High School:

Elementary:    Alder School
    Sheridan Elementary School
Middle:    Sheridan 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  6.5 Help
Number of students:  57

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheridan High School ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan High School is 6.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan High School is $25,569.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sheridan High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan High School 47th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Sheridan High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan High School 118th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.33 25th 137 81.8%
2005 68.19 48th 142 66.2%
2006 46.92 87th 138 37.0%
2007 62.72 54th 136 60.3%
2008 51.40 83rd 139 40.3%
2009 50.56 79th 135 41.5%
2010 78.61 17th 135 87.4%
2011 89.71 2nd 122 98.4%
2012 40.82 94th 129 27.1%
2013 47.78 89th 128 30.5%
2017 80.21 15th 111 86.5%
2018 85.80 9th 119 92.4%
2019 52.45 51st 119 57.1%
2021 85.35 7th 138 94.9%
2022 38.21 42nd 114 63.2%
2023 51.64 47th 124 62.1%
See the entire list of Montana High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Sheridan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 87 87
1991 89 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 92
1992 96 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 98
1993 90 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 92
1994 82 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 85
1995 107 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 107 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 116 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1998 119 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 110 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 100 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 93 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2003 93 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2004 73 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2005 78 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2006 73 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 77 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 88 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2009 75 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 73 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 68 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 76
2012 58 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 64
2013 67 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 75
2014 51 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 58
2015 48 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 56
2016 44 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 49
2017 42 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 49
2018 49 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 55
2019 55 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 60
2020 58 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 63
2021 62 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 68
2022 63 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 69
2023 54 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 60
2024 54 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheridan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 87 8.5 10.2 13.8
1991 92 8.1 11.3 7.6
1992 98 7.8 12.5 9.2
1993 92 10.4 8.8 8.7
1994 85 8.7 9.8 9.4
1995 110 8.9 12.4 10
1996 110 8.9 12.4 10
1997 118 7.4 15.9 16.9
1998 122 8.1 15.1 18
1999 112 11.5 9.7 17.9
2000 104 10.5 9.9 20.2
2001 108 10.7 10.1 15.7
2002 94 9.6 9.8 18.1
2003 94 9.6 9.8 18.1
2004 75 10.2 7.4 13.3
2005 79 9.4 8.4 13.9
2006 76 9.4 8.1 21.1
2007 81 9.6 8.4 13.6
2008 91 9.6 9.5 24.2
2009 79 9.6 8.2 22.8
2010 74 9.5 7.7 29.7
2011 76 9.4 8.0 36.8
2012 64 8.2 7.7 21.9
2013 75 7.1 10.5 25.3
2014 58 7.4 7.8 34.5
2015 56 8.0 7.0 35.7
2016 49 8.0 6.1 49
2017 49 8.3 5.8 59.2
2018 55 8.5 6.4 40
2019 60 8.3 7.1 28.3
2020 63 8.2 7.6 34.9
2021 68 8.2 8.2 n/a
2022 69 8.6 7.9 n/a
2023 60 9.0 6.6 n/a
2024 57 8.7 6.5 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheridan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 87 8.5 10.2 13.8
1991 92 8.1 11.3 7.6
1992 98 7.8 12.5 9.2
1993 92 10.4 8.8 8.7
1994 85 8.7 9.8 9.4
1995 110 8.9 12.4 10
1996 110 8.9 12.4 10
1997 118 7.4 15.9 16.9
1998 122 8.1 15.1 18
1999 112 11.5 9.7 17.9
2000 104 10.5 9.9 20.2
2001 108 10.7 10.1 15.7
2002 94 9.6 9.8 18.1
2003 94 9.6 9.8 18.1
2004 75 10.2 7.4 13.3
2005 79 9.4 8.4 13.9
2006 76 9.4 8.1 21.1
2007 81 9.6 8.4 13.6
2008 91 9.6 9.5 24.2
2009 79 9.6 8.2 22.8
2010 74 9.5 7.7 29.7
2011 76 9.4 8.0 36.8
2012 64 8.2 7.7 21.9
2013 75 7.1 10.5 25.3
2014 58 7.4 7.8 34.5
2015 56 8.0 7.0 35.7
2016 49 8.0 6.1 49
2017 49 8.3 5.8 59.2
2018 55 8.5 6.4 40
2019 60 8.3 7.1 28.3
2020 63 8.2 7.6 34.9
2021 68 8.2 8.2 n/a
2022 69 8.6 7.9 n/a
2023 60 9.0 6.6 n/a
2024 57 8.7 6.5 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,084
2021 $19,591
2022 $20,794
2023 $25,569

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 119 High schoolsRanks 47th of 124 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6060
African American00
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White5554
 1.8%
Two or More Races23
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan High School

Sheridan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alder School
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary School
Middle : Sheridan 7-8

Students at Sheridan High School are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Sheridan High School.

Sheridan High School ranks 47th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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