Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 serves 59 students in grades 9-12.
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01's student population of 59 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

American Indian
4%
14%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
n/a
3%

White
93%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
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 Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01's ranking?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is ranked #325 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 43% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
59 students attend Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 offer ?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 part of?
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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