Serving 514 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Todd County High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Todd County High School - 01's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Todd County High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Todd County High School - 01 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
35%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #564 out of 616 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Todd County High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Todd County High School - 01 is 45-49%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Todd County High School - 01?
514 students attend Todd County High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Todd County High School - 01 students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Todd County High School - 01?
Todd County High School - 01 has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 5/21/2012
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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