Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Gettysburg High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gettysburg High School's attendance zone covers the entire Gettysburg, SD school district, encompassing approximately 222.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gettysburg High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gettysburg High School - 01's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gettysburg High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gettysburg High School - 01 is 0.20, 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
#121 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gettysburg High School - 01's ranking?
Gettysburg High School - 01 is ranked #121 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gettysburg High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Gettysburg High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gettysburg High School - 01?
72 students attend Gettysburg High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gettysburg High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gettysburg High School - 01?
Gettysburg High School - 01 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gettysburg High School - 01 offer ?
Gettysburg High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gettysburg High School - 01 part of?
Gettysburg High School - 01 is part of Gettysburg School District 53-1.
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