Sheridan H S School District

211 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sheridan H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Sheridan H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Sheridan H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
57 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sheridan H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#134 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
37%
21-39%
46%
21-39%
37%
(21-22)
≥80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,000 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,158 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,000
$15,312
Spending / Student
$25,158
$15,401

Best Sheridan H S School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sheridan H S School District?
Sheridan H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan H S School District?
Sheridan H S School District is ranked #198 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan H S School District?
95% of Sheridan H S School District students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan H S School District?
Sheridan H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sheridan H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,158 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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