The Faith School District is a public school district in Meade County, based in Faith, South Dakota.
Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Faith 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Faith High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district and covers approximately 862.4 square miles in Faith, SD, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching 35.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faith High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Faith High School - 01's student population of 77 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Faith 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 Faith High School - 01 is 0.29, 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
#235 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faith High School - 01's ranking?
Faith High School - 01 is ranked #235 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 ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Faith High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Faith High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Faith High School - 01?
77 students attend Faith High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Faith High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faith High School - 01?
Faith High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faith High School - 01 offer ?
Faith High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Faith High School - 01 part of?
Faith High School - 01 is part of Faith School District 46-2.
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