Hamlin High School - 01
Tel:
(605)783-3644
- Hamlin High School - 01 serves 178 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 45%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Hamlin High School - 01 placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 25%.
Top Placements
Hamlin High School - 01 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hamlin High School - 01's student population of 178 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamlin High School - 01 is ranked within the top 5% of all 617 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamlin High School - 01 is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | 1% | 21% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 45% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| White | 97% | 75% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.23 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamlin 28-3 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamlin High School - 01 is Castlewood High School - 01 (13.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hamlin Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hamlin Elementary - 09 (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayti Hamlin Elementary - 09 Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
0.0 miles
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605)783-3631 0.0 PK-5 413 - Hayti Hamlin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 173 students
0.0 miles
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605)783-3644 0.0 6-8 173 - Castlewood Castlewood Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-6 | 147 students
13.8 miles
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605)793-2497 13.8 PK-6 147 - Castlewood Castlewood High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 75 students
13.8 miles
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605)793-2497 13.8 9-12 75 - Castlewood Castlewood Junior High - 03 Grades: 7-8 | 34 students
13.8 miles
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605)793-2497 13.8 7-8 34
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