Sidney High School is the only high school in the city of Sidney, Nebraska, United States. The total enrollment as of February 2009 was 386. A new $17 million building was under construction during the 2008-2009 school year and was completed shortly after school started in August 2009.
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Sidney 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Confident and Powerful Learners.
School Rankings
Sidney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney High School's ranking?
Sidney High School is ranked #668 out of 901 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE 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 Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sidney High School?
334 students attend Sidney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sidney High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney High School part of?
Sidney High School is part of Sidney School District.
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