Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Bowdle 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowdle High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 275.1 square miles in Bowdle, SD. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowdle High School - 01's student population of 23 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bowdle High School - 01 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 Bowdle High School - 01 is 0.08, 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
#425 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
96%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdle High School - 01's ranking?
Bowdle High School - 01 is ranked #425 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowdle High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Bowdle High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bowdle High School - 01?
23 students attend Bowdle High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bowdle High School - 01 students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdle High School - 01?
Bowdle High School - 01 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowdle High School - 01 offer ?
Bowdle High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdle High School - 01 part of?
Bowdle High School - 01 is part of Bowdle School District 22-1.
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