Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Kadoka Area High School - 01 ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kadoka Area High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kadoka Area High School - 01's student population of 71 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Kadoka Area High School - 01 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kadoka Area High School - 01 is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
63%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kadoka Area High School - 01's ranking?
Kadoka Area High School - 01 is ranked #97 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kadoka Area High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Kadoka Area High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kadoka Area High School - 01?
71 students attend Kadoka Area High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kadoka Area High School - 01 students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kadoka Area High School - 01?
Kadoka Area 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 Kadoka Area High School - 01 offer ?
Kadoka Area High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kadoka Area High School - 01 part of?
Kadoka Area High School - 01 is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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