Sheridan High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Sheridan, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Grant County and the sole high school administered by the Sheridan School District.
Serving 1,239 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sheridan, AR, covering approximately 626.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan High School's student population of 1,239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,239 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Motto
'Inspire. Empower. Serve.'
School Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Buzz Stingerton
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan High School's ranking?
Sheridan High School is ranked #679 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sheridan High School often compared to?
Sheridan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bauxite High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan High School?
The graduation rate of Sheridan High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Sheridan High School?
1,239 students attend Sheridan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sheridan High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan High School?
Sheridan High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan High School offer ?
Sheridan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheridan High School part of?
Sheridan High School is part of Sheridan School District.
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