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Sidney High School

High School · Sidney Public Schools · Sidney, NE

A high school in Sidney, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1101 21ST AVE, Sidney, NE 69162

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,629
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Sidney High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sidney High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,147

Median home value

$140,400

Median rent

$914/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sidney Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sidney High School is listed in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sidney High School

Sidney High School is a public high school in Sidney, NE, part of Sidney Public Schools, serving approximately 334 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sidney High School

What grades does Sidney High School serve?

Sidney High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sidney High School?

Sidney High School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sidney High School rank in NE?

Sidney High School ranks #570 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Sidney High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sidney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sidney High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sidney High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sidney High School a charter school?

No, Sidney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sidney High School a Title I school?

No, Sidney High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sidney High School?

46.1% of students at Sidney High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cheyenne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 69162)
7,169
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69162; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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