Faith School District 46-2

206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 168 students in Faith School District 46-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Faith School District 46-2 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
168 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Faith School District 46-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#87 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
42%
50-54%
51%
40-49%
42%
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.53
% American Indian
6%
14%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,815 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,815
$13,121
Spending / Student
$13,964
$12,623

Best Faith School District 46-2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Faith Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Faith Jr. High - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 manages 3 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 is ranked #75 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Faith School District 46-2?
80% of Faith School District 46-2 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Faith School District 46-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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