Hill City High School - 01

488 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Hill City 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 30-39% (which is lower than 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Hill City High School - 01's student population of 170 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Hill City High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City High School - 01 is 0.34, 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)
#194 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-39%
43%
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70-79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
80%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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≥90%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
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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 Hill City High School - 01's ranking?
Hill City High School - 01 is ranked #194 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hill City High School - 01 often compared to?
Hill City High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Custer High School - 01, Hot Springs High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Hill City High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hill City High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Hill City High School - 01?
170 students attend Hill City High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hill City High School - 01 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City High School - 01?
Hill City High School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill City High School - 01 offer ?
Hill City High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill City High School - 01 part of?
Hill City High School - 01 is part of Hill City School District 51-2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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