Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Hot Springs 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hot Springs High School - 01's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hot Springs High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs High School - 01 is 0.38, which is less 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
#376 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs High School - 01's ranking?
Hot Springs High School - 01 is ranked #376 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hot Springs High School - 01 often compared to?
Hot Springs High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Custer High School - 01, Edgemont High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hot Springs High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hot Springs High School - 01 is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hot Springs High School - 01?
253 students attend Hot Springs High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hot Springs High School - 01 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs High School - 01?
Hot Springs High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs High School - 01 offer ?
Hot Springs High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hot Springs High School - 01 part of?
Hot Springs High School - 01 is part of Hot Springs School District 23-2.
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