SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sheridan School District No. 2 school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 345 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3201 West Oxford Avenue in Denver (technically within the city of Sheridan), serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sheridan School District 2. As a relatively small school, it is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students often benefit from more personalized attention from faculty and staff compared to larger metropolitan high schools. The school is deeply integrated into the local Sheridan community, emphasizing a supportive environment aimed at helping students navigate their academic journeys while preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
Academically, SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various elective programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. The district focuses on equity and accessibility, striving to provide resources that address the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on individual growth and community connection, SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL serves as a vital hub for youth development in the area, committed to guiding students toward graduation and future career or collegiate success.
For more information, contact SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 833-6987 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80236-6204
(720) 833-6987
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 345 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheridan School District No. 2
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 21.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 345 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.8%
- White
- 10.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.