SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL

SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1100 19TH AVE
SIDNEY, NE 69162
329 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sidney High School, located in Sidney, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sidney Public Schools district. Situated in the Nebraska Panhandle, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the regional workforce.

Beyond academics, Sidney High School maintains an active presence in interscholastic athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school's culture. By fostering a supportive environment, the institution encourages students to develop leadership skills, civic responsibility, and community engagement. As a cornerstone of Sidney, the high school remains dedicated to balancing rigorous educational standards with the unique needs of a small-town, rural community.
329
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    276 (83.9%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)254-5855
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 84
Grade 10 90
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 73
Gender Ratio