Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, White Lake High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: White Lake High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in White Lake, SD, covering approximately 246 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Lake High School - 01's student population of 33 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
33 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Lake High School - 01 is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildkats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Lake High School - 01?
The graduation rate of White Lake High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend White Lake High School - 01?
33 students attend White Lake High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of White Lake High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Lake High School - 01?
White Lake High School - 01 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does White Lake High School - 01 offer ?
White Lake High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Lake High School - 01 part of?
White Lake High School - 01 is part of White Lake School District 01-3.
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