Alcester-Hudson High School is the main secondary school for grades 9-12 located in Alcester, South Dakota. The high school serves the cities of Alcester, South Dakota and Hudson, South Dakota.
Serving 53 students in grades 7-8, Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alcester-Hudson Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 193.5 square miles around Alcester, SD, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03's student population of 53 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
176 acres
School Motto
Inspire Every Student, Every Day, With Every Opportunity
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is 0.30, 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
#517 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cubs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03's ranking?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is ranked #517 out of 619 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03?
53 students attend Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 offer ?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 part of?
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03 is part of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.
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