Below Average
#257 of 301 schools in WY
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
High School · Sheridan County School District #2 · Sheridan, WY
A Sheridan County School District #2 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 919, Sheridan, WY 82801
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John C. Schiffer Collaborative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheridan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,315
Median home value
$339,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sheridan County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is listed in Sheridan County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is a public high school in Sheridan, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #2, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 301 schools in WY.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
What grades does John C. Schiffer Collaborative School serve?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John C. Schiffer Collaborative School rank in WY?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks #257 of 301 schools in WY.
What is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's MySchoolScout rating?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School a charter school?
No, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School a Title I school?
No, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
52.5% of students at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.5%
- Phone
- (307) 673-8730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82801)
- 25,727
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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