Big Horn High School vs. Sheridan High School
Should I attend Big Horn High School or Sheridan High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Big Horn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Big Horn High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
146 students
1,057 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#22 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
43
302
Grade 10 Students
38
270
Grade 11 Students
28
253
Grade 12 Students
37
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
90%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%