SHERIDAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Sheridan Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sheridan County School District #2 school district, located in Sheridan, WY with about 814 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Sheridan Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Junior High School, located at 500 Lewis Street in Sheridan, Wyoming, serves as a vital middle-level educational hub within the Sheridan County School District #2. The school is dedicated to bridging the developmental gap between elementary education and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional needs of early adolescents. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary to navigate the unique transitions of the junior high years.

Beyond its academic core, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing community engagement and a supportive staff-to-student relationship, Sheridan Junior High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Sheridan Junior High School at (307) 672-9745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
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SHERIDAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sheridan, WY with about 814 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Wyoming

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
814
Teachers:
57.5
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 814 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERIDAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.