Sidney High School is a comprehensive, college-prep oriented public high school in Sidney, Ohio, which is located 40 miles north of Dayton, Ohio, on Interstate 75. It is the only public high school in the Sidney City Schools district.
Serving 810 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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- 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 810 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1872
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 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
77%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Fairlawn High School, Anna 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?
810 students attend Sidney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sidney High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney High School?
Sidney High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney High School part of?
Sidney High School is part of Sidney City School District.
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