Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Brookings High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookings High School - 01's student population of 999 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookings High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookings High School - 01 is 0.35, 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
#260 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
3%
3%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookings High School - 01's ranking?
Brookings High School - 01 is ranked #260 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Brookings High School - 01 often compared to?
Brookings High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookings High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Brookings High School - 01 is 86%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Brookings High School - 01?
999 students attend Brookings High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brookings High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookings High School - 01?
Brookings High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookings High School - 01 offer ?
Brookings High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookings High School - 01 part of?
Brookings High School - 01 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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