Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Sidney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney High School's student population of 826 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sidney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
6%
17%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney High School's ranking?
Sidney High School is ranked #2078 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sidney High School often compared to?
Sidney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna High School, Fairlawn High School, Russia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney High School?
The graduation rate of Sidney High School is 81%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sidney High School?
826 students attend Sidney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sidney High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sidney High School offer ?
Sidney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sidney High School part of?
Sidney High School is part of Sidney City School District.
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