Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Hoven High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoven High School's attendance zone covers the entire Hoven school district, encompassing approximately 765 square miles around the city of Hoven, SD. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 22.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 43.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoven High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hoven High School - 01's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hoven High School - 01 is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
14%
White
97%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Hoven High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Hoven High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hoven High School - 01?
29 students attend Hoven High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hoven High School - 01 students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoven High School - 01?
Hoven High School - 01 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoven High School - 01 offer ?
Hoven High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoven High School - 01 part of?
Hoven High School - 01 is part of Hoven School District 53-2.
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