Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Bennett County High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett County High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bennett County High School - 01's student population of 145 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett County High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett County High School - 01 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
58%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
18%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett County High School - 01's ranking?
Bennett County High School - 01 is ranked #547 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bennett County High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Bennett County High School - 01 is 50-59%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bennett County High School - 01?
145 students attend Bennett County High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bennett County High School - 01 students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett County High School - 01?
Bennett County High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennett County High School - 01 offer ?
Bennett County High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bennett County High School - 01 part of?
Bennett County High School - 01 is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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