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Sidney High School

Q: Is Sidney High School a good school?

Sidney High School ranks 189 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 44% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Sidney High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Sidney, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 204 students. The school is part of the Sidney Community School District, which is ranked 174 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sidney High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.4% to 93.1% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. The school's students also perform well on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with a significant percentage scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels, often exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 23.4% in recent years, which could be an area for potential improvement.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as East Mills Junior/Senior High School, Shenandoah High School, and Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School, Sidney High School generally performs on par or better in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, the nearby schools also have their own strengths, and a more in-depth analysis would be needed to fully understand the relative performance of these schools.

196

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,259

Per pupil spending ?

48%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652

(712) 374-2731

District: Sidney Community School District

Feeder schools for Sidney High School:

Elementary:

Sidney Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 50 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

231^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 57 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

189^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 49 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

174^th of 313Sidney Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	231 of 344	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	192 of 337	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.1	178 of 334	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.1	116 of 337	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.0	77 of 324	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	56.6	152 of 342	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.4	47 of 318	85.2%	★★★★☆
2017	74.4	55 of 327	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.1	117 of 343	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	80.2	35 of 349	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	66.1	112 of 337	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.7	156 of 350	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.4	180 of 349	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	189 of 340	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.6	49 of 338	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	92 of 336	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.8	140 of 332	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.5	167 of 327	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.1	240 of 327	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.2	205 of 320	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	78.4	47 of 325	85.5%	★★★★☆
2016	81.1	46 of 320	85.6%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	20 of 324	93.8%	★★★★★
2014	85.6	15 of 322	95.3%	★★★★★
2013	52.6	203 of 351	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.4	182 of 351	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%~ state avg

Science70%~ state avg

Mathematics70%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sidney High School	Public	7-12	2754 Knox Road	Sidney	51652	Fremont County	Sidney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 374-2731	196	18	10.7	48.0%	177 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	52.5	189^th of 340 public high schools	44.4%		76.6	49^th of 338 public high schools	85.5%	140		62.1	83.8	69.4	79.4	87.0		69.0	81.1	61.1	67.6	69.6	67.6	73.5	$14,259	$200	$14,060
Hamburg Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	309 S Street	Hamburg	51640	Fremont County	Hamburg Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 382-2017	58	3	19.3	46.6%	52 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.5	289^th of 340 public high schools	15.0%		22.9	287^th of 338 public high schools	15.1%	2				84.6	68.8	66.7				53.8	37.5	36.8		37.5
Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School	Public	7-12	1114 US Hwy 275	Tabor	51653	Fremont County	Fremont-Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 629-2325	213	13	16.7	31.5%	195 (91.5%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	70.8	81^st of 340 public high schools	76.2%		71.4	84^th of 338 public high schools	75.1%	3		83.3	85.3	87.5	85.3	82.4		80.0	82.4	68.8	67.6	79.4	79.4	79.4	$16,858	$164	$16,694
Shenandoah High School	Public	9-12	1000 Mustang Dr	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 246-4727	300	24	12.3	45.0%	268 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	65.4	117^th of 340 public high schools	65.6%		77	48^th of 338 public high schools	85.8%	69				72.2	87.7	84.1				56.9	83.6	82.6		74.0	$15,504	$473	$15,031
East Mills Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	1505 E 15th Street	Malvern	51551	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 624-8645	234	19	12.3	36.8%	210 (89.7%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	62.9	137^th of 340 public high schools	59.7%		60.6	144^th of 338 public high schools	57.4%	7	71.4	66.7	73.9	91.2	92.0	68.6	67.9	63.9	78.3	76.5	72.0	60.0	65.2	68.0	$17,336	$249	$17,088
Essex Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 379-3115	87	9	9.5	31.0%	77 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	39.4	244^th of 340 public high schools	28.2%		37.1	248^th of 338 public high schools	26.6%	4	46.2	66.7	91.7	63.6	80.0	92.3	53.8	60.0	61.5	54.5	50.0	53.8	66.7		$19,949	$371	$19,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney High School

Is Sidney High School a good school?

Sidney High School ranks 189^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sidney High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 196 students attended Sidney High School.

What district is Sidney High School in?

Sidney Community School District

What schools feed into Sidney High School?

Sidney High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sidney Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sidney High School?

Students at Sidney High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.