Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Vermillion High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vermillion High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vermillion High School - 01's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vermillion High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vermillion High School - 01 is 0.41, 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
#171 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Vermillion High School - 01's ranking?
Vermillion High School - 01 is ranked #171 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vermillion High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Vermillion High School - 01 is 80-84%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Vermillion High School - 01?
399 students attend Vermillion High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Vermillion High School - 01 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vermillion High School - 01?
Vermillion High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vermillion High School - 01 offer ?
Vermillion High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vermillion High School - 01 part of?
Vermillion High School - 01 is part of Vermillion School District 13-1.
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