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Delaware Academy High School vs. Sidney High School

Should you attend Delaware Academy High School or Sidney 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
Delaware Academy High School
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sidney High School
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Sidney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades 6-12, Delaware Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Sidney High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
403 students
333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delaware Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sidney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delaware Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sidney High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delaware Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sidney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sidney Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1048 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#375 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delaware Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sidney High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sidney Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in NY)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sidney Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sidney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sidney Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Delaware Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sidney High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sidney Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Delaware Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sidney High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
62
-
Grade 8 Students
61
-
Grade 9 Students
71
88
Grade 10 Students
48
78
Grade 11 Students
51
89
Grade 12 Students
57
78
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sidney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sidney Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sidney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sidney Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sidney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sidney Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
93%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sidney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sidney Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delaware Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sidney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sidney Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delaware Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sidney High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sidney Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delaware Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sidney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sidney Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delaware Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delaware Academy Central School District At Delhi and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sidney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sidney Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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