Sidney High School

www.sidneyschools.org

222 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Sidney High School, located in Sidney, Iowa, serves as a central pillar of the local community, operating as part of the Sidney Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and character growth. By maintaining a focus on small-class dynamics and personalized attention, the institution aims to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary paths, whether they choose to enter the workforce, technical trades, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the social fabric of Fremont County. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives, Sidney High School encourages students to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills. With its dedication to local traditions and a forward-looking approach to curriculum, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

222

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sidney High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
205 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sidney Comm School District
Phone:	(712)374-2731
Website:	http://www.sidneyschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 7 32

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 50