Serving 916 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mitchell High School - 01's student population of 916 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mitchell High School - 01 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell High School - 01 is 0.29, 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
#56 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell High School - 01's ranking?
Mitchell High School - 01 is ranked #56 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School - 01 is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School - 01?
916 students attend Mitchell High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mitchell High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell High School - 01?
Mitchell High School - 01 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mitchell High School - 01 offer ?
Mitchell High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell High School - 01 part of?
Mitchell High School - 01 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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