Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Sioux County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sioux County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sioux County High School's student population of 26 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sioux County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sioux County High School?
The graduation rate of Sioux County High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sioux County High School?
26 students attend Sioux County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sioux County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sioux County High School?
Sioux County High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sioux County High School offer ?
Sioux County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sioux County High School part of?
Sioux County High School is part of Sioux County School District.
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