Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, De Smet High School - 01 ranks in the top 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 60-79% (which is higher 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 8% 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: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: De Smet High School serves the entire district of De Smet, SD, covering an area of approximately 315 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Smet 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
De Smet High School - 01's student population of 95 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Smet High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Smet High School - 01 is 0.15, 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
#293 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Smet High School - 01's ranking?
De Smet High School - 01 is ranked #293 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Smet High School - 01?
The graduation rate of De Smet High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend De Smet High School - 01?
95 students attend De Smet High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of De Smet High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Smet High School - 01?
De Smet 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 De Smet High School - 01 offer ?
De Smet High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is De Smet High School - 01 part of?
De Smet High School - 01 is part of De Smet School District 38-2.
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