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Sidney High School

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Sidney High School ranks 108 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 26% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Sidney High School is a public high school in Sidney, Nebraska, serving 334 students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been mixed in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 29th and 162nd out of Nebraska high schools. Currently, Sidney High School is ranked 108th out of 146 high schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sidney High School has underperformed compared to the state average, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 93.4% in recent years. Chronic absenteeism has been an inconsistent issue, with rates both above and below the state average. Additionally, Sidney High School serves a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 39.79% to 46.11%.

Comparing Sidney High School to nearby schools, Leyton High School has a smaller enrollment and higher academic performance, while Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School has had a more mixed performance. The fluctuating performance of Sidney High School suggests the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes, particularly for the school's high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

329

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,299

Per pupil spending ?

37.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162-1930

(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 62 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Nebraska avg44%

108^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 62 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	33.7	108 of 146	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.0	135 of 168	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.4	158 of 215	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.9	140 of 202	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.6	128 of 209	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.7	162 of 217	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	67.7	67 of 219	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.4	49 of 219	77.6%	★★★★☆
2016	54.7	126 of 246	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	78.3	29 of 242	88.0%	★★★★☆
2014	62.9	98 of 247	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.9	56 of 247	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	42.2	168 of 245	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.3	96 of 252	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	38.0	195 of 249	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.8	230 of 251	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	57.2	120 of 252	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.0	141 of 247	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.9	109 of 249	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	43.3	39 of 66	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	19.6	77 of 93	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.4	121 of 136	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.9	96 of 132	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.5	90 of 138	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	81 of 142	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.4	43 of 144	70.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	83.0	7 of 41	82.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	52.2	29 of 74	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.4	37 of 83	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.2	38 of 82	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.9	13 of 79	83.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	39 of 66	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	58 of 93	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.3	74 of 135	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.4	88 of 135	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.9	82 of 130	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.3	120 of 140	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.8	56 of 138	59.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	18.8	96 of 113	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.2	101 of 125	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.0	165 of 206	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	143 of 196	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.5	133 of 200	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.7	160 of 207	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.6	77 of 205	62.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2018)83rd percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)61st percentile+30 vs school

Female (2025)41st percentile+15 vs school

Male (2025)41st percentile+15 vs school

White (2025)15th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science48%~ state avg

Mathematics47%+5 vs state

English Language Arts39%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT 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 English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sidney High School	Public	9-12	1100 19th Ave	Sidney	69162	Cheyenne County	Sidney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 254-5855	329	24	13.5	37.1%	276 (83.9%)	4 (1.2%)	32 (9.7%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	33.7	108^th of 146 public high schools	26.0%		23	135^th of 168 public high schools	19.6%	27	39.0	46.8	48.1	$17,299	$392	$13,761
Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	303 Walnut	Potter	69156	Cheyenne County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 879-4434	88	9	9.7	42.0%	84 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$32,789	$568	$26,119
Leyton High School	Public	9-12	504 Main St	Dalton	69131	Cheyenne County	Leyton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 377-2301	53	7	7.1	28.3%	46 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$43,438	$328	$35,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney High School

Is Sidney High School a good school?

Sidney High School ranks 108^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Sidney High School?

Sidney High School is fed by the following schools:

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

What is the racial makeup of Sidney High School?

Students at Sidney High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Sidney High School in?

Sidney Public Schools

How many students attend Sidney High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 329 students attended Sidney High School.

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