Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Sidney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney High School's student population of 355 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Sidney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney High School's ranking?
Sidney High School is ranked #457 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney High School?
The graduation rate of Sidney High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sidney High School?
355 students attend Sidney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sidney High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sidney High School offer ?
Sidney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney High School part of?
Sidney High School is part of Sidney High School District.
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