Enrollment
1,193
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · So Sioux City, NE
South Sioux High School
Federal NCES profile for South Sioux 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 317686001616
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sioux High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Sioux High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Sioux High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Sioux High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Sioux High School
South Sioux High School is a large high school in So Sioux City, Nebraska, enrolling 1,193 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Nebraska schools and 24% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 47.1% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding So Sioux City Community Schs spends $13,919 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux City Middle School (781 students) and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students) alongside South Sioux High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Sioux High School compares
South Sioux High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 14.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, South Sioux High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for So Sioux City Community Schs, which includes South Sioux High School.
$13,919
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Sioux High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sioux High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Sioux High School
How many students attend South Sioux High School?
South Sioux High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in So Sioux City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sioux High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sioux High School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Sioux High School?
47.1% of students at South Sioux High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sioux High School?
The largest demographic group at South Sioux High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sioux High School?
South Sioux High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Sioux High School rank among public schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Sioux High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in So Sioux City, 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 So Sioux City on the city page.
Is South Sioux High School a good school?
South Sioux High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides South Sioux High School, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux City Middle School (781 students), Cardinal Elementary School (424 students), and Covington Elementary School (408 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.
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