Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Miller 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miller High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Miller, SD, covering approximately 1,200.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 19.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 28.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller High School - 01's student population of 141 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Our mission as a learning community is to prepare our students for the future by engaging them in their academic, artistic, physical, and social development.
School Rankings
Miller 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 Miller High School - 01 is 0.13, 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
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller High School - 01's ranking?
Miller High School - 01 is ranked #492 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Miller High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Miller High School - 01?
141 students attend Miller High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Miller High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller High School - 01?
Miller 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 Miller High School - 01 offer ?
Miller High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Miller High School - 01 part of?
Miller High School - 01 is part of Miller School District 29-4.
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