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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
176 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Inspire Every Student, Every Day, With Every Opportunity
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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.
School Reviews
Review Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
