Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, Lemmon 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 21-39% (which is lower 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 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lemmon High School's attendance zone covers the entire Lemmon, SD school district, encompassing approximately 1,647.4 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 25.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 46.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemmon High School - 01's student population of 97 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Lemmon 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 Lemmon High School - 01 is 0.17, 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
#399 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Hispanic
3%
9%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemmon High School - 01's ranking?
Lemmon High School - 01 is ranked #399 out of 619 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 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 Lemmon High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Lemmon High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lemmon High School - 01?
97 students attend Lemmon High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lemmon High School - 01 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemmon High School - 01?
Lemmon 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 Lemmon High School - 01 offer ?
Lemmon High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lemmon High School - 01 part of?
Lemmon High School - 01 is part of Lemmon School District 52-4.
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