- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sidney, OH
Sidney High School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000301640
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sidney High School held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 391000301640 · Sidney, OH High · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 19.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Middle School (840 students)
Sidney High School held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sidney High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
840 students
- This school
Sidney High School
791 students
- Northwood Inte
Northwood Intermediate School
438 students
- Emerson Primar
Emerson Primary School
340 students
- Whittier Early 306
Whittier Early Childhood Center
306 students
- Longfellow Pri 303
Longfellow Primary School
303 students
What this shows Sidney High School reports 791 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$12,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Sidney High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sidney City reports $12,769 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Primary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney High School
How many students attend Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has 791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney High School?
48.2% of students at Sidney High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney High School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 9 public schools in Sidney, OH. 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 City?
Besides Sidney High School, Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students), Northwood Intermediate School (438 students), and Emerson Primary School (340 students). See the Sidney City district page for the complete list.