Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Wolsey Wessington 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 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 12% 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: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolsey Wessington High School's attendance zone covers the entire Wolsey school district, encompassing approximately 402.4 square miles in Wolsey, SD. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01's student population of 96 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wolsey Wessington 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 Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is 0.22, 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
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolsey Wessington High School - 01's ranking?
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is ranked #492 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?
≤20% 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 Wolsey Wessington High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wolsey Wessington High School - 01?
96 students attend Wolsey Wessington High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolsey Wessington High School - 01?
Wolsey Wessington 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 Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 offer ?
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 part of?
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 is part of Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6.
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