Sheridan Junior High School

766 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sheridan Junior High School, located at 500 Lewis Street in Sheridan, Wyoming, serves as a vital middle-level educational hub within the Sheridan County School District #2. The school is dedicated to bridging the developmental gap between elementary education and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional needs of early adolescents. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary to navigate the unique transitions of the junior high years.

Beyond its academic core, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing community engagement and a supportive staff-to-student relationship, Sheridan Junior High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

766

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	647
Hispanic	76
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	8

White
647 (84.5%)
Hispanic
76 (9.9%)
Two or More
27 (3.5%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheridan County School District #2
Phone:	(307)672-9745
Website:	http://scsd2.com/schools/sheridan-junior-high
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 241

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 274