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Sidney High School

Q: Is Sidney High School a good school?

Sidney High School ranks 41 st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 77% of Montana high schools

Summary

Sidney High School is a public high school serving 355 students in grades 9-12 in Sidney, Montana. The school is part of the Sidney High School District, which is ranked 80 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sidney High School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, 71.88% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT ELA, compared to the state average of 54.99%, and 35.42% were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.25%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing within the top 50 high schools in Montana for several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2024-2025 school year.

While Sidney High School has generally performed well, its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors that can change from year to year. Nearby schools, such as Savage High School and Fairview High School, have shown different performance profiles, with Savage High School consistently outperforming Sidney High School in Mathematics. Additionally, Sidney High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.68% to 33.6% in recent years, which may impact academic outcomes and require additional support and resources.

355

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,127

Per pupil spending ?

32.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1012 4th Avenue SE
Sidney, MT 59270

(406) 433-2330

District: Sidney High School

Feeder schools for Sidney High School:

Elementary:	Brorson School
	Central Elementary
	Rau School
	West Side Elementary
Middle:	Sidney Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Montana high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Montana avg39%

41^st of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 387Sidney High School among Montana districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	41 of 182	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	39.7	74 of 122	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.8	31 of 124	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	29.8	67 of 114	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.1	101 of 138	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	59.7	40 of 119	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	48 of 119	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.7	38 of 111	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.4	80 of 113	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	57.1	45 of 92	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.5	81 of 128	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.2	66 of 129	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	73.7	25 of 122	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	64.9	52 of 135	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.0	85 of 135	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	79.3	20 of 139	85.6%	★★★★☆
2007	66.9	42 of 136	69.1%	★★★★☆
2006	67.5	43 of 138	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.8	38 of 142	73.2%	★★★★☆
2004	79.9	17 of 137	87.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+17 vs state

Mathematics35%+4 vs state

Science27%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Sidney High School	Public	9-12	1012 4th Avenue SE	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Sidney High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 433-2330	355	29	12.2	32.7%	296 (83.4%)	4 (1.1%)	31 (8.7%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	71.1	41^st of 182 public high schools	77.5%		39.7	74^th of 122 public high schools	39.3%	33	71.9	35.4	27.1	$18,127
Fairview High School	Public	9-12	713 S Western Ave	Fairview	59221	Richland County	Fairview High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 742-5265	92	11	8.0	41.3%	79 (85.9%)	2 (2.2%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	61.5	73^rd of 182 public high schools	59.9%		40.7	69^th of 122 public high schools	43.4%	4	41.2	35.3	35.3	$28,906
Savage High School	Public	9-12	368 Mesa South	Savage	59262	Richland County	Savage High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 776-2317	40	5	8.6	30.0%	33 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	76.3	27^th of 182 public high schools	85.2%					(n/a)	44.4	55.6	44.4	$42,401

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney High School

How many students attend Sidney High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 355 students attended Sidney High School.

Is Sidney High School a good school?

Sidney High School ranks 41^st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sidney High School?

Students at Sidney High School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Sidney High School in?

Sidney High School

What schools feed into Sidney High School?

Sidney High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brorson School
Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Rau School
Elementary : West Side Elementary
Middle : Sidney Middle School

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