New Underwood High School - 01 vs. Douglas High School - 03
Should I attend New Underwood High School - 01 or Douglas High School - 03? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Underwood High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Douglas High School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, New Underwood High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School - 03 ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
87 students
790 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#266 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
29
276
Grade 10 Students
21
197
Grade 11 Students
19
160
Grade 12 Students
18
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
8%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
n/a
% White
92%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
