Sheridan High School

Sheridan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3201 W Oxford Ave,  Denver, CO
Sheridan School District No. 2
3.0
2.4
320 Students
C
Niche Grade
As the population around southwest Denver — in what is now the suburb of Sheridan — began to grow, so did the need for a new high school. At the time, there were only elementary and middle schools in the area, and as their students aged out they needed somewhere, besides the neighboring school districts, to call home. And so in 1952, Union High School — which would later become Sheridan High School — was born.

 The scheduled opening in the fall of 1952 was delayed, so inaugural classes were held in buildings on the grounds of the nearby Fort Logan Military base. Ten years later the school was renamed Sheridan High school, and then in 1972 the school moved to a new building. Today’s Sheridan Rams attend school in that same building, but the school’s academic mission is both modern and clear: to provide rigorous, culturally-relevant instruction that promotes success, and prepares students to be positive contributors to a global society.

 Sheridan High School serves a population of about 330 students in grades 9-12. In addition to typical high school classes, Sheridan High School offers a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes which allow students to earn college credit, or a professional certificate upon completion.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
92.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
163:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
82.8%
White
9.2%
Black
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Denver 141 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 140 Students
Colorado State University 116 Students
University of Northern Colorado 81 Students
University of Denver 80 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 72 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 65 Students
Colorado Mesa University 58 Students
Colorado School of Mines 53 Students
Regis University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Architecture 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Cosmetology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 47 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/9/2021
This school is amazing and i like how all students are involved and everyone is kind. the sports here are very fun and competitive. the teachers are very respectful and teach good. in this school you wont worry about getting left out. if i could change anything it would be the lunch hour we should have a good amount of lunch time.
3.0 Senior
1/15/2019
It is the smallest school, but I think students are friendly. when I first came to Sheridan High School, I thought it was boring because I din't know anyone in this school, everything was new. After a week, I get to know students, teachers, I even found some friends.
2.0 Senior
8/15/2018
As a senior who has attended Sheridan High School since freshman year, I have seen the school at its highest peaks and its lowest. Since freshman year there have been several drastic changes to the staff, school, and students. There are several changes that the students here would like to change about the school. But one of the advantages here are the way everyone knows and treats each other for being such a small school.
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2.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/3/2023
The social emotional support and academic rigor at SHS are excellent.
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4.0 parent
4/2/2022
The school is on the smaller side but it is still a great school.... students can be a little tough to deal with at times but its gonna be the same at any other school you go to.
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1.0 other
1/28/2014
I used to go to this school (I moved to a better one) and it was so terrible, it made me have so much anxiety I missed more than 2 weeks in a row.The students are disrespectful,the teachers didn't do anything about it. I think if they had stronger, firmer teachers and principals, maybe the students...
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1.0 other
1/31/2013
When I went to this school (for 4 years) the teachers were incredible but then they laid off a large portion of their staff. I do not feel that I grew academically or socially while enrolled in this school. I also feel that they let students graduate without teaching them standard curriculum and the...
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Sheridan High School

Sheridan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO, in the Sheridan neighborhood, and is served by the Sheridan School District No. 2 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Sheridan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $694,085. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver Christian School, Denver Waldorf School, Notre Dame Parish Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sheridan High School.

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