Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Colman-egan 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Colman-Egan High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Colman, SD, covering approximately 161.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colman-egan High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Colman-egan High School - 01's student population of 100 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colman-egan 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 Colman-egan High School - 01 is 0.27, 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
#348 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
3%
3%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colman-egan High School - 01's ranking?
Colman-egan High School - 01 is ranked #348 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colman-egan High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Colman-egan High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colman-egan High School - 01?
100 students attend Colman-egan High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Colman-egan High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colman-egan High School - 01?
Colman-egan High School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colman-egan High School - 01 offer ?
Colman-egan High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colman-egan High School - 01 part of?
Colman-egan High School - 01 is part of Colman-Egan School District 50-5.
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