Burke High School - 01

900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (605) 775-2645

www.burke.k12.sd.us

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Burke High School - 01 serves 85 students in grades 9-12.

Burke High School - 01 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burke High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Burke High School - 01's student population of 85 students has grown by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

85 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Burke High School - 01 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Burke High School - 01 is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SD)

Overall Testing Rank

#325 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Burke High School - 01, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-79%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Burke High School - 01 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

14%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

83%

69%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Burke High School - 01 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.50

This chart display the diversity score of Burke High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Burke High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burke High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Burke School District 26-2

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burke High School - 01's ranking?

Burke High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Burke High School - 01?

The graduation rate of Burke High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.

How many students attend Burke High School - 01?

85 students attend Burke High School - 01.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Burke High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke High School - 01?

Burke High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Burke High School - 01 offer ?

Burke High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Burke High School - 01 part of?

Burke High School - 01 is part of Burke School District 26-2.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education