South Sioux High School

3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,172 students in grades 9-12, South Sioux High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Sioux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Sioux High School's student population of 1,172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,172 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

South Sioux High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Sioux High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#696 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Sioux High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Sioux High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Sioux High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Sioux High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Sioux High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Sioux High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Sioux High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Sioux High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of South Sioux High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Sioux High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Sioux High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sioux High School's ranking?
South Sioux High School is ranked #696 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Sioux High School?
The graduation rate of South Sioux High School is 87%, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Sioux High School?
1,172 students attend South Sioux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Sioux High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Sioux High School?
South Sioux High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Sioux High School offer ?
South Sioux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Sioux High School part of?
South Sioux High School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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