Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Deuel 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Deuel High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Clear Lake, SD, encompassing approximately 408.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deuel High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deuel High School - 01's student population of 176 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deuel 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 Deuel High School - 01 is 0.12, 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
#362 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deuel High School - 01's ranking?
Deuel High School - 01 is ranked #362 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deuel High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Deuel High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Deuel High School - 01?
176 students attend Deuel High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Deuel High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deuel High School - 01?
Deuel High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deuel High School - 01 offer ?
Deuel High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deuel High School - 01 part of?
Deuel High School - 01 is part of Deuel School District 19-4.
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