Groton Area High School - 01

502 N 2nd St
Groton, SD 57445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Groton Area 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Groton Area High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Groton Area High School - 01's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Groton Area High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groton Area High School - 01 is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#165 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-49%
43%
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70-79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
97%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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≥90%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Groton Area High School - 01's ranking?
Groton Area High School - 01 is ranked #165 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groton Area High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Groton Area High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Groton Area High School - 01?
177 students attend Groton Area High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Groton Area High School - 01 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groton Area High School - 01?
Groton Area 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 Groton Area High School - 01 offer ?
Groton Area High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Groton Area High School - 01 part of?
Groton Area High School - 01 is part of Groton Area School District 06-6.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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