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 (2026-27)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
3%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildkats
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 82%.
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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