Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lead-Deadwood High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lead, SD, covering approximately 431.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lead-deadwood High School - 01's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is 0.27, 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
#367 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead-deadwood High School - 01's ranking?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is ranked #367 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lead-deadwood High School - 01 often compared to?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01is often viewed alongside schools like Spearfish High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
211 students attend Lead-deadwood High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lead-deadwood High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood High School - 01 offer ?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lead-deadwood High School - 01 part of?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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