Sheridan High School vs. Big Horn High School
Should you attend Sheridan High School or Big Horn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Big Horn 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 1,001 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 169 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,001 students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 303 schools in WY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#4 out of 303 schools in WY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
91%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
259
46
Grade 10 Students
261
43
Grade 11 Students
244
43
Grade 12 Students
237
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
86%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%