Edgemont High School - 01 serves 49 students in grades 9-12.
Edgemont High School - 01 placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgemont High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgemont High School - 01's student population of 49 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgemont High School - 01 is ranked within the top 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 Edgemont High School - 01 is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont High School - 01's ranking?
Edgemont High School - 01 is ranked #282 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Edgemont High School - 01 often compared to?
Edgemont High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Hot Springs High School - 01, Custer High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgemont High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Edgemont High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Edgemont High School - 01?
49 students attend Edgemont High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Edgemont High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont High School - 01?
Edgemont High School - 01 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgemont High School - 01 offer ?
Edgemont High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgemont High School - 01 part of?
Edgemont High School - 01 is part of Edgemont School District 23-1.
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