Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dell Rapids High School's attendance zone covers the entire Dell Rapids school district, encompassing approximately 168.2 square miles and serving areas within a typical 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dell Rapids 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
Dell Rapids High School - 01's student population of 315 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 0.17, 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
#171 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Quarriers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids High School - 01's ranking?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is ranked #171 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dell Rapids High School - 01 often compared to?
Dell Rapids High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Lennox High School - 01, Tri-valley High School - 01, Brandon Valley High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dell Rapids High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01?
315 students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dell Rapids High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dell Rapids High School - 01?
Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids High School - 01 offer ?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dell Rapids High School - 01 part of?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.
School Reviews
Review Dell Rapids High School - 01. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
