For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 86 students in Irene, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Irene, SD is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irene, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Irene have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public high schools.
Irene, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Irene, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Irene, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Irene, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Irene, SD include Irene - Wakonda High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Irene?
1 public high schools are located in Irene.
What is the racial composition of students in Irene?
Irene public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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