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Sidney High School

Summary:

Sidney High School is a public high school serving 336 students in grades 9-12 in Sidney, New York, which is part of the Sidney Central School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 30% of New York high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sidney High School's students excel academically, performing significantly better than the state average on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher. The school is particularly strong in subjects like Chemistry, Algebra II, and English Language Arts, where proficiency rates exceed 90%. Additionally, Sidney High School has a 4-year graduation rate around 90%, which is higher than the state average, and a dropout rate around 5%, which is lower than the state average. Even with a higher percentage of low-income students, the school is able to support these students and help them achieve academic success, ranking in the top 30% of New York high schools for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Norwich High School, Deposit Middle-Senior High School, and Oxford Academy High School, Sidney High School generally outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics, making it an exemplary institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 95 W Main St
       Sidney, NY  13838-1699

(607) 561-7703

District: Sidney Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,653 Help


Feeder schools for Sidney High School:

Elementary:    Sidney Elementary School
Middle:    Sidney Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Sidney High School ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sidney High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sidney High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sidney High School is $15,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sidney High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney High School 338th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Sidney High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sidney Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Central School District 552nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sidney High School

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Rank History for all students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.02 619th 935 33.8%
2006 51.23 583rd 986 40.9%
2007 50.73 613th 1002 38.8%
2008 46.21 672nd 1027 34.6%
2009 39.63 734th 1086 32.4%
2010 49.31 652nd 1117 41.6%
2011 50.44 663rd 1165 43.1%
2012 60.34 541st 1198 54.8%
2013 61.07 536th 1217 56.0%
2014 58.57 506th 1237 59.1%
2015 64.64 349th 1255 72.2%
2016 60.23 449th 1255 64.2%
2017 62.39 415th 1221 66.0%
2018 65.92 402nd 1210 66.8%
2019 61.98 504th 1207 58.2%
2021 50.24 308th 519 40.7%
2022 67.69 352nd 1190 70.4%
2023 68.59 364th 1228 70.4%
2024 69.92 338th 1242 72.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 507th 1095 53.7%
2019 39.71 656th 1132 42.0%
2021 45.97 77th 137 43.8%
2022 51.96 415th 1038 60.0%
2023 56.23 399th 1130 64.7%
2024 47.02 516th 1144 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.26 351st 1154 69.6%
2019 50.91 588th 1179 50.1%
2021 49.09 152nd 289 47.4%
2022 62.22 327th 1101 70.3%
2023 67.40 253rd 1155 78.1%
2024 62.11 351st 1170 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 423rd 1176 64.0%
2019 64.55 447th 1193 62.5%
2021 55.51 134th 290 53.8%
2022 67.26 348th 1155 69.9%
2023 71.20 325th 1197 72.8%
2024 65.39 425th 1219 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.87 360th 1176 69.4%
2019 59.21 528th 1190 55.6%
2021 46.97 215th 354 39.3%
2022 66.24 358th 1154 69.0%
2023 65.07 394th 1191 66.9%
2024 73.07 261st 1211 78.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.95 668th 815 18.0%
2023 84.51 56th 851 93.4%
2024 79.99 96th 865 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sidney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.86 342nd 765 55.3%
2019 51.32 419th 793 47.2%
2021 36.09 101st 133 24.1%
2022 45.55 430th 738 41.7%
2023 48.83 420th 776 45.9%
2024 52.46 396th 781 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sidney High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 482 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 476 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 458 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 468 7 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 470 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 455 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 416 6 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 416 6 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 432 6 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 450 6 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 415 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 442 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 462 7 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 457 6 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 457 6 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 436 8 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 421 9 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 408 6 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 370 6 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 378 7 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 374 5 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 356 5 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 354 6 7 11 0 0 0 0 378
2012 328 4 7 12 0 0 11 0 362
2013 300 7 7 14 0 1 10 0 339
2014 303 6 6 10 0 0 9 0 334
2015 300 3 5 13 0 0 10 0 331
2016 282 4 3 18 0 0 9 0 316
2017 288 2 3 18 0 0 7 0 318
2018 264 3 4 26 0 0 8 0 305
2019 276 5 8 22 0 0 10 0 321
2020 261 2 6 21 0 0 11 0 301
2021 258 4 4 23 0 0 9 0 298
2022 284 4 3 23 0 0 12 0 326
2023 292 2 2 24 0 0 16 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sidney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 498 36.9 13.4 n/a
1990 491 37.9 12.9 n/a
1991 473 38.9 12.1 n/a
1992 484 36.4 13.2 n/a
1993 487 36.0 13.5 n/a
1994 467 32.9 14.2 19.7
1995 434 31.0 14.0 17.3
1996 434 31.0 14.0 17.3
1997 453 30.5 14.9 22.5
1998 472 33.1 14.3 19.5
1999 436 34.8 12.5 24.3
2000 453 37.1 12.2 29.8
2001 485 38.9 12.5 25.6
2002 475 38.4 12.4 26.1
2003 475 38.4 12.4 26.1
2004 464 n/a n/a n/a
2005 444 36.9 12.0 28.6
2006 430 36.0 11.9 38.1
2007 395 37.4 10.6 38.7
2008 402 37.4 10.7 34.6
2009 398 33.4 11.9 44.5
2010 383 31.3 12.2 51.2
2011 378 35.8 10.5 47.9
2012 362 28.0 12.9 54.4
2013 339 30.5 11.1 53.4
2014 334 31.0 10.7 48.2
2015 331 20.0 16.5 51.4
2016 316 18.0 17.5 51.3
2017 318 27.1 11.7 61.3
2018 305 24.0 12.7 42.3
2019 321 21.0 15.2 42.1
2020 301 35.5 8.4 40.2
2021 298 22.3 13.3 46.3
2022 326 23.5 13.8 42.3
2023 336 26.8 12.4 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sidney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 498 36.9 13.4 n/a
1990 491 37.9 12.9 n/a
1991 473 38.9 12.1 n/a
1992 484 36.4 13.2 n/a
1993 487 36.0 13.5 n/a
1994 467 32.9 14.2 19.7
1995 434 31.0 14.0 17.3
1996 434 31.0 14.0 17.3
1997 453 30.5 14.9 22.5
1998 472 33.1 14.3 19.5
1999 436 34.8 12.5 24.3
2000 453 37.1 12.2 29.8
2001 485 38.9 12.5 25.6
2002 475 38.4 12.4 26.1
2003 475 38.4 12.4 26.1
2004 464 n/a n/a n/a
2005 444 36.9 12.0 28.6
2006 430 36.0 11.9 38.1
2007 395 37.4 10.6 38.7
2008 402 37.4 10.7 34.6
2009 398 33.4 11.9 44.5
2010 383 31.3 12.2 51.2
2011 378 35.8 10.5 47.9
2012 362 28.0 12.9 54.4
2013 339 30.5 11.1 53.4
2014 334 31.0 10.7 48.2
2015 331 20.0 16.5 51.4
2016 316 18.0 17.5 51.3
2017 318 27.1 11.7 61.3
2018 305 24.0 12.7 42.3
2019 321 21.0 15.2 42.1
2020 301 35.5 8.4 40.2
2021 298 22.3 13.3 46.3
2022 326 23.5 13.8 42.3
2023 336 26.8 12.4 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.4%0.3%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.4%0.3%0.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201797.0%0.8%0.2%98.1%98.1%98.3%98.5%98.5%98.7%98.5%
201898.7%1.1%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.6%99.8%99.4%99.6%99.6%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.0%
202099.0%0.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sidney High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (2.5%) $16,453 (97.5%) $16,869
2020 $448 (2.8%) $15,388 (97.2%) $15,836
2021 $874 (5.4%) $15,248 (94.6%) $16,122
2022 $809 (5.3%) $14,581 (94.7%) $15,390
2023 $1,278 (8.2%) $14,376 (91.8%) $15,653

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sidney High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 504th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 364th of 1228 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Sidney High School)83.584.3
 0.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Sidney Central School District)82.484.4
 2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Sidney High School)83.780
 3.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Sidney Central School District)83.780
 3.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Sidney High School)10087.9
 12.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Sidney Central School District)10087.9
 12.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Sidney High School)84.784.3
 0.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Sidney Central School District)8382.4
 0.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Sidney High School)97.867.6
 30.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Sidney Central School District)97.867.6
 30.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Sidney High School)8085.9
 5.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Sidney Central School District)76.286.1
 9.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Sidney High School)86.186.2
 0.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Sidney Central School District)86.184.4
 1.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Sidney High School)70.667.8
 2.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Sidney Central School District)72.367.1
 5.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Sidney High School)95.573.7
 21.8%
   End of Course Physics (Sidney Central School District)95.573.7
 21.8%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Sidney High School)75.580.5
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Sidney Central School District)74.280.5
 6.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students321336
 4.7%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic2224
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White276292
 5.8%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%47.9%
 5.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Sidney High School.

Students at Sidney High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Sidney High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sidney Elementary School
Middle : Sidney Middle School

Sidney High School ranks 338th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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