- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sidney, NY
Sidney High School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362685003663
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sidney, NY.
School address
District: Sidney Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362685003663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sidney High School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 362685003663 · Sidney, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.2:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Elementary School (477 students)
Sidney High School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sidney High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Element
Sidney Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Sidney High School
342 students
- Sidney Middle 169
Sidney Middle School
169 students
What this shows Sidney High School reports 342 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$25,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Sidney High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sidney Central School District reports $25,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~342 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 342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sidney, NY. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney High School?
46.7% of students at Sidney High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney High School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Sidney, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 #3 of 3 public schools in Sidney, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sidney Central School District?
Besides Sidney High School, Sidney Central School District also operates Sidney Elementary School (477 students) and Sidney Middle School (169 students). See the Sidney Central School District district page for the complete list.