Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Waverly-south Shore 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waverly-South Shore HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Watertown, SD, covering approximately 250.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
86 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Waverly-south Shore 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 Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 is 0.19, 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
#448 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly-south Shore High School - 01's ranking?
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 is ranked #448 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly-south Shore High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waverly-south Shore High School - 01?
86 students attend Waverly-south Shore High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly-south Shore High School - 01?
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 offer ?
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 part of?
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01 is part of Waverly School District 14-5.
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