- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sidney, NE
Sidney High School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317671001601
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sidney, NE.
School address
District: Sidney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317671001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sidney High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 317671001601 · Sidney, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ward Elementary School (261 students)
Sidney High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sidney High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sidney High School
329 students
- South Ward Ele
South Ward Elementary School
261 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
238 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
223 students
- North Ward Ele
North Ward Elementary School
186 students
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
152 students
What this shows Sidney High School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney High School compares
Sidney High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 16% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Sidney High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sidney Public Schools reports $13,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sidney High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney High School
How many students attend Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has 329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sidney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney High School?
35.8% of students at Sidney High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney High School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Sidney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sidney High School rank among public schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sidney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney Public Schools?
Besides Sidney High School, Sidney Public Schools also operates South Ward Elementary School (261 students), West Elementary School (238 students), and Central Elementary School (223 students). See the Sidney Public Schools district page for the complete list.