Sidney High School

1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Sidney High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Sidney High School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sidney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney High School is 0.32, which is less 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)
#275 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
46%
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65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
82%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sidney High School's ranking?
Sidney High School is ranked #275 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney High School?
The graduation rate of Sidney High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sidney High School?
377 students attend Sidney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sidney High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sidney High School offer ?
Sidney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sidney High School part of?
Sidney High School is part of Sidney Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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