Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Mclaughlin 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% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclaughlin High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mclaughlin High School - 01's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mclaughlin High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaughlin High School - 01 is 0.08, 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
#575 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
96%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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 Mclaughlin High School - 01's ranking?
Mclaughlin High School - 01 is ranked #575 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclaughlin High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Mclaughlin High School - 01 is 40-49%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mclaughlin High School - 01?
168 students attend Mclaughlin High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mclaughlin High School - 01 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaughlin High School - 01?
Mclaughlin 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 Mclaughlin High School - 01 offer ?
Mclaughlin High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mclaughlin High School - 01 part of?
Mclaughlin High School - 01 is part of Mclaughlin School District 15-2.
School Reviews
5 4/15/2008
i would like to review this school because i went to school there about couple of years ago and it was ah fun school not that i didn't like it i just didn't like the drama the t goes on in the school it was ok i loved the teacher's alot they where awesome i learned alot tho from being there in the school
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