South Sioux High School

3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12, South Sioux High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Sioux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Sioux High School's student population of 1,135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

South Sioux High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Sioux High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#723 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
64%
21%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
17%
64%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of South Sioux High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sioux High School's ranking?
South Sioux High School is ranked #723 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sioux High School?
The graduation rate of South Sioux High School is 88%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Sioux High School?
1,135 students attend South Sioux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Sioux High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Sioux High School?
South Sioux High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Sioux High School offer ?
South Sioux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Sioux High School part of?
South Sioux High School is part of So Sioux City Community Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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