Enrollment
329
High
DISTRICT 228 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317671001601
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
1100 19TH AVE, SIDNEY, NE 69162 · (308) 254-5855 · Cheyenne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL329 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
122 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 84 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 90 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 82 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 73 | 22% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL this school | 329 | 37.1% | N/A |
| OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL OGALLALA | 237 | 36.7% | N/A |
| HOLDREGE HIGH SCHOOL HOLDREGE | 337 | 33.8% | N/A |
| PENDER HIGH SCHOOL PENDER | 191 | 39.3% | 79.3% |
| GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL GOTHENBURG | 353 | 34.8% | 65.5% |
| CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHADRON | 242 | 32.2% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 329 | #70 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #47 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.6% | #64 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.1% | #64 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.1% | #16 of 53 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
329
-43 (-12%) vs 2020
+6% since 1990-91, when it was 309
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 329 | 24.2 | 13.6:1 | 37% (122) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 25 | 13.4:1 | 46% (154) |
| 2022-23 | 349 | 25.3 | 13.8:1 | 43% (151) |
| 2020-21 | 372 | 25 | 14.9:1 | 42% (155) |
| 2017-18 | 383 | 25.7 | 14.9:1 | 30% (114) |
| 2015-16 | 395 | 27 | 14.6:1 | 28% (109) |
| 2010-11 | 345 | 23 | 15.0:1 | 32% (111) |
| 2000-01 | 410 | 30 | 13.7:1 | 26% (105) |
| 1990-91 | 309 | 25 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (383 to 329); teachers down 6% (25.7 to 24.2).
About SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in SIDNEY, Nebraska. It enrolled 329 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year.
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 1,141 students in 5 schools, and SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is 84% White. Other groups include 10% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 29% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal data list 24.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL in 2024-25, for a ratio of 13.6:1. That is 3.0 students per teacher above the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 37%. For comparison, public schools in Cheyenne County average 46%.
In the county around the school, Cheyenne County, the median household income is $60,348, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. There are 9 public schools in Cheyenne County, enrolling about 1,407 students in all.
The closest other public school is SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Town: Remote, means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment dropped from 372 in 2020-21 to 329 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.6:1) than in 2020-21 (14.9:1).
The SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cheyenne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,533
Census ACS
Median income
$60,348
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,407 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 261 students
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMiddle · 238 students
- NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 161 students
- SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 152 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
Other schools in SIDNEY
- SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 261 students
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMiddle · 238 students
- NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 161 students
- SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 152 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
Other Sidney High schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Sidney High. SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Sidney High SchoolSidney, OH · 791 students
- Sidney High SchoolSidney, MT · 355 students
- SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLSIDNEY, NY · 342 students
- Sidney High SchoolSidney, IA · 196 students
Nearby schools
- SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 152
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 238
- NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 161
- SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 261
- LEYTON ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL12.4 mi · 125
- Peetz Junior-Senior High School14.2 mi · 90
Frequently asked questions
About SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 329 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 13.6:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
At SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL in?
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is part of SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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