Abbott House High School - 07

909 Court Merrill St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Abbott House High School - 07 serves 18 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abbott House High School - 07's student population of 18 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1939
School Motto
'You cannot do for children tomorrow what should be done for them today.' - Grace Abbott

School Rankings

The diversity score of Abbott House High School - 07 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
(20-21)
<50%
43%
(20-21)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
55%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Abbott House High School - 07?
18 students attend Abbott House High School - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Abbott House High School - 07 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbott House High School - 07?
Abbott House High School - 07 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbott House High School - 07 offer ?
Abbott House High School - 07 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abbott House High School - 07 part of?
Abbott House High School - 07 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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