Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

The Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 in South Dakota consists of 3 schools: Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01, and Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be struggling, with proficiency rates and statewide rankings well below the state average.

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 has consistently ranked among the top 20-30% of high schools in South Dakota over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with 77.78% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.45% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has an impressive 88.8% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. In contrast, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 and Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 have seen their statewide rankings decline, with proficiency rates lagging the state average.

The district appears to be investing significant resources into its schools, with high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios. However, this investment does not seem to be translating into consistently strong academic performance, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools suggest that the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and achievement. Targeted interventions and support programs may be necessary to address these challenges and ensure that all students in the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 have the opportunity to succeed.