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Sidney High School

Summary:

Sidney High School is a public high school located in Sidney, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Sidney Public Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Sidney High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 29th out of 242 Nebraska high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 158th out of 215 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also fluctuated, ranging from 1 star to 4 stars out of 5, with the current rating being 1 star for the 2023-2024 school year. While female students have consistently ranked lower than male students, Hispanic students have performed relatively well, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have also performed better than their peers.

Additionally, Sidney High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 6.7% to 21.5% in recent years. The school's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, has been mixed, with the school performing better than the state average in some subject areas but lagging behind in others. The school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $14,723 in 2019-2020 to $16,319 in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 13.8 to 14.5 students per teacher in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 19th Ave
       Sidney, NE  69162-1930

(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,319 Help


Feeder schools for Sidney High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    North Ward Elementary School
    South Ward Elementary School
Middle:    Sidney Middle School
    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sidney High School ranks worse than 80.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sidney High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (9.3%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sidney High School is $16,319.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sidney High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney High School 135th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Sidney High School in the ranking list.)

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Sidney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Public Schools 109th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sidney High School

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Rank History for all students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.91 109th 249 56.2%
2007 50.99 141st 247 42.9%
2008 57.15 120th 252 52.4%
2009 24.82 230th 251 8.4%
2010 38.03 195th 249 21.7%
2011 60.33 96th 252 61.9%
2012 42.19 168th 245 31.4%
2013 70.92 56th 247 77.3%
2014 62.89 98th 247 60.3%
2015 78.29 29th 242 88.0%
2016 54.73 126th 246 48.8%
2017 74.44 49th 219 77.6%
2018 67.70 67th 219 69.4%
2019 26.70 162nd 217 25.3%
2021 38.57 128th 209 38.8%
2022 31.91 140th 202 30.7%
2023 27.45 158th 215 26.5%
2024 22.95 135th 168 19.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.90 13th 79 83.5%
2019 46.22 38th 82 53.7%
2021 46.43 37th 83 55.4%
2022 52.17 29th 74 60.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 43rd 144 70.1%
2019 46.44 81st 142 43.0%
2021 37.47 90th 138 34.8%
2022 26.92 96th 132 27.3%
2023 14.39 121st 136 11.0%
2024 19.62 77th 93 17.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.76 56th 138 59.4%
2019 15.32 120th 140 14.3%
2021 37.88 82nd 130 36.9%
2022 34.38 88th 135 34.8%
2023 46.26 74th 135 45.2%
2024 44.21 58th 93 37.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 7th 41 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.58 77th 205 62.4%
2019 27.71 160th 207 22.7%
2021 36.47 133rd 200 33.5%
2022 31.44 143rd 196 27.0%
2023 23.04 165th 206 19.9%
2024 17.20 101st 125 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sidney High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 0 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 283 1 5 7 4 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 277 0 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 293 0 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 358 1 4 13 6 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 355 1 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 345 0 2 15 6 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 377 0 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 377 0 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 383 1 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 388 1 6 29 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 392 0 5 12 1 n/a n/a 16 426
2000 373 1 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 380 1 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 351 1 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 351 1 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 371 0 3 31 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 359 0 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 322 0 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 330 2 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 315 0 1 37 5 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 291 0 1 40 6 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 304 1 2 33 7 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 290 3 2 40 4 0 6 0 345
2012 273 3 4 28 1 0 6 0 315
2013 281 1 2 35 3 0 4 0 326
2014 292 0 3 44 1 0 4 0 344
2015 300 0 2 47 0 0 6 0 355
2016 334 0 2 52 0 0 7 0 395
2017 329 0 2 48 1 0 7 0 387
2018 329 0 5 42 0 0 7 0 383
2019 317 1 6 44 0 0 8 0 376
2020 303 0 7 43 2 0 5 0 360
2021 300 1 10 49 5 0 7 0 372
2022 311 2 8 45 3 0 8 0 377
2023 294 4 9 36 2 0 4 0 349
2024 280 4 8 31 3 0 8 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sidney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 24.7 12.1 16.4
1989 300 25.8 11.6 16
1990 291 24.8 11.7 17.5
1991 309 25.2 12.2 18.4
1992 382 25.7 14.8 19.4
1993 379 27.2 13.9 18.7
1994 368 26.8 13.7 19.3
1995 404 28.3 14.3 8.4
1996 404 28.3 14.3 8.4
1997 412 28.2 14.6 10
1998 426 27.4 15.5 9.4
1999 426 28.7 14.8 15.4
2000 409 27.3 15.0 31.8
2001 410 30.6 13.4 25.6
2002 382 29.4 13.0 34
2003 382 29.4 13.0 34
2004 408 25.0 16.3 35
2005 396 25.6 15.5 27.3
2006 364 26.2 13.9 25.8
2007 371 25.1 14.8 32.6
2008 358 27.0 13.3 26.8
2009 338 23.9 14.1 29.6
2010 347 24.2 14.3 35.4
2011 345 23.6 14.5 32.2
2012 315 21.7 14.4 30.2
2013 326 26.0 12.5 31
2014 344 26.2 13.1 33.7
2015 355 28.0 12.6 31
2016 395 27.0 14.6 27.6
2017 387 27.5 14.0 30.2
2018 383 25.6 14.9 29.8
2019 376 27.3 13.7 39.1
2020 360 26.3 13.6 39.2
2021 372 25.6 14.5 41.7
2022 377 27.1 13.8 39.8
2023 349 25.2 13.8 43.3
2024 334 24.9 13.3 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sidney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 24.7 12.1 16.4
1989 300 25.8 11.6 16
1990 291 24.8 11.7 17.5
1991 309 25.2 12.2 18.4
1992 382 25.7 14.8 19.4
1993 379 27.2 13.9 18.7
1994 368 26.8 13.7 19.3
1995 404 28.3 14.3 8.4
1996 404 28.3 14.3 8.4
1997 412 28.2 14.6 10
1998 426 27.4 15.5 9.4
1999 426 28.7 14.8 15.4
2000 409 27.3 15.0 31.8
2001 410 30.6 13.4 25.6
2002 382 29.4 13.0 34
2003 382 29.4 13.0 34
2004 408 25.0 16.3 35
2005 396 25.6 15.5 27.3
2006 364 26.2 13.9 25.8
2007 371 25.1 14.8 32.6
2008 358 27.0 13.3 26.8
2009 338 23.9 14.1 29.6
2010 347 24.2 14.3 35.4
2011 345 23.6 14.5 32.2
2012 315 21.7 14.4 30.2
2013 326 26.0 12.5 31
2014 344 26.2 13.1 33.7
2015 355 28.0 12.6 31
2016 395 27.0 14.6 27.6
2017 387 27.5 14.0 30.2
2018 383 25.6 14.9 29.8
2019 376 27.3 13.7 39.1
2020 360 26.3 13.6 39.2
2021 372 25.6 14.5 41.7
2022 377 27.1 13.8 39.8
2023 349 25.2 13.8 43.3
2024 334 24.9 13.3 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sidney High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $11,679 (82.5%) $14,149
2020 $150 (1.0%) $12,387 (84.1%) $14,723
2021 $474 (3.1%) $12,444 (82.4%) $15,106
2022 $660 (4.0%) $12,950 (79.3%) $16,327
2023 $635 (3.9%) $12,637 (77.4%) $16,319

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sidney High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 217 High schoolsRanks 158th of 215 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney High School)37.525
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Public Schools)37.525
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sidney High School)27.322.4
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Public Schools)27.322.4
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Sidney High School)15.923.7
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (Sidney Public Schools)15.923.7
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students376349
 7.2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian02
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic4436
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White317294
 7.3%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%43.3%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Sidney High School.

Sidney High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : North Ward Elementary School
Elementary : South Ward Elementary School
Middle : Sidney Middle School
Middle : West Elementary School

Students at Sidney High School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Sidney High School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Nebraska high schools.


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