High Schools in Smee School District 15-3

Smee School District 15-3 in South Dakota has only one high school, Wakpala High School - 01, which has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of South Dakota high schools. The school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by its 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Wakpala High School - 01 has struggled to improve its academic performance, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the state average.

Wakpala High School - 01 has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. Its 4-year graduation rate of 70.0% is significantly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 7.5% is higher than the state average. These challenges suggest that the school faces systemic issues that go beyond just resource allocation, and may require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying factors contributing to its poor performance.

The broader Smee School District 15-3 is also ranked 114th out of 126 school districts in South Dakota and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, further highlighting the systemic challenges facing the education system in this area. Addressing these challenges will likely require a collaborative effort between the school, district, and community to identify and implement effective strategies for improving educational outcomes for students in Smee School District 15-3.