At a glance
Reported students
1,239
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
137.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Sheridan High School: 1,239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
9:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,239
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Sheridan High School
Sheridan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sheridan. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sheridan School District. NCES reports 1,239 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sheridan High School
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 137.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sheridan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sheridan Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
585 reported students
Sheridan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
523 reported students
East End Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
442 reported students
East End Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
East End Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Sheridan High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Intermediate School Elementary · Sheridan School District | 03–05 | 585 | 0.2 mi |
| Sheridan Elementary School Elementary · Sheridan School District | PK–02 | 523 | 0.3 mi |
| Sheridan Middle School Middle · Sheridan School District | 06–08 | 564 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan High School
What grades does Sheridan High School serve?
Sheridan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sheridan School District.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School reported 1,239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,239 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheridan High School?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 1,239 students and 137.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sheridan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sheridan High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sheridan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sheridan High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sheridan High School in?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan School District, based in Sheridan, AR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sheridan High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sheridan Intermediate School (0.2 mi), Sheridan Elementary School (0.3 mi), Sheridan Middle School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.