Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Oelrichs High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oelrichs High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oelrichs, SD, covering an area of approximately 562.6 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oelrichs High School - 01's student population of 44 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Oelrichs 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 Oelrichs 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
#408 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
91%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
2%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oelrichs High School - 01's ranking?
Oelrichs High School - 01 is ranked #408 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oelrichs High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Oelrichs High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oelrichs High School - 01?
44 students attend Oelrichs High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oelrichs High School - 01 students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oelrichs High School - 01?
Oelrichs High School - 01 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oelrichs High School - 01 offer ?
Oelrichs High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oelrichs High School - 01 part of?
Oelrichs High School - 01 is part of Oelrichs School District 23-3.
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