Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Todd County 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Todd County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mission, SD, encompassing approximately 1,390.8 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 23.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 35.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Todd County High School - 01's student population of 447 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Todd County 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 Todd County High School - 01 is 0.10, 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
#609 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
95%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
1%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
35%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Todd County High School - 01's ranking?
Todd County High School - 01 is ranked #609 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Todd County High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Todd County High School - 01 is 50-54%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Todd County High School - 01?
447 students attend Todd County High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Todd County High School - 01 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Todd County High School - 01?
Todd County High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Todd County High School - 01 offer ?
Todd County High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Todd County High School - 01 part of?
Todd County High School - 01 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The non-Native students and more advantaged students are normally selected for everything positive. The students who are more challenged and hard to approach are shuffled to the wayside. The school graduation rate is misquoted here. It is really around 49% or lower.
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