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SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL

95 W MAIN ST, SIDNEY, NY 13838SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
336
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$27,964
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 95% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 336 students in grades 09–12 in SIDNEY, New York.
95% above average funding
District spends $27,964 per pupil, 95% more than the national average of $14,347.
12.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in SIDNEY, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 336 students. The district invests $27,964 per student — 95% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL

336
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution175 male · 161 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 161 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362685003663

Academic Outcomes at SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,964Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,964
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,304
Student Support$5,313
Administration$3,356
Operations$4,195
Other$2,796
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,964 spent per student, an estimated $12,388 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
23%
State government
64.1%
Local (property tax)
22.8%
Federal programs
13.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $27,964/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDelaware County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (607)561-7703
NCES ID: 362685003663
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SIDNEY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
527 students · KG–06
52% FRL
Mid
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
171 students · 07–11
53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
95 W MAIN ST, SIDNEY, NY 13838
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.