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Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is a public high school located in Alcester, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 104 students. The school is part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, which is ranked 104 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 45th in 2015-2016 to 126th in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Canton High School - 01 and Centerville High School - 01 have higher rankings and ratings, with Canton High School - 01 ranked 38th and Centerville High School - 01 ranked 41st in the state for 2023-2024. However, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, which is higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 0% in 2023-2024.

Academically, Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 40% of 11th-grade students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 63.01%. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.2% to 24.04% over the past three school years, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance and overall ranking. While Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of the higher-performing schools could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 409 E 6th St
       Alcester, SD  57001

(605) 934-1890

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,160 Help


Feeder schools for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01:

Elementary:    Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Middle:    Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is $13,160.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 126th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 104th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.70 16th 133 88.0%
2004 60.50 56th 132 57.6%
2005 18.41 123rd 137 10.2%
2006 75.41 30th 136 77.9%
2007 29.19 115th 141 18.4%
2008 28.64 106th 135 21.5%
2009 61.53 55th 144 61.8%
2010 82.29 11th 150 92.7%
2011 9.82 134th 141 5.0%
2012 82.37 14th 143 90.2%
2013 64.72 57th 144 60.4%
2015 40.91 83rd 133 37.6%
2016 66.52 45th 141 68.1%
2017 45.91 82nd 137 40.1%
2018 48.53 85th 138 38.4%
2019 24.67 110th 135 18.5%
2021 53.44 72nd 140 48.6%
2022 59.26 61st 134 54.5%
2023 36.75 96th 138 30.4%
2024 9.40 126th 141 10.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.50 29th 82 64.6%
2022 77.93 15th 84 82.1%
2023 50.10 53rd 95 44.2%
2024 13.36 86th 93 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.49 67th 90 25.6%
2021 65.03 26th 89 70.8%
2023 20.30 82nd 96 14.6%
2024 11.21 96th 107 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 89th 123 27.6%
2019 27.88 95th 123 22.8%
2021 50.26 68th 129 47.3%
2022 43.23 77th 123 37.4%
2023 31.41 92nd 121 24.0%
2024 5.72 119th 125 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Open Quote I have watched students go on to college with ease and high qualifications. The science dept. under the teaching of Roy Webster and the Home Ec dept. under the teaching of Christy Larson should rank up in the best in the state. There are many other good teachers as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 115 115
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 104 104
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 128 128
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 128 128
1993 133 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 152 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 160 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1996 160 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1997 174 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1998 183 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 172 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2000 175 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2001 174 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 130 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2005 122 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 130 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 108 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 97 n/a 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 99 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 88 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 95 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 103
2012 90 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 100
2013 74 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 81
2014 75 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 82
2015 83 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 88
2016 84 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 86
2017 74 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 79
2018 89 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 96
2019 78 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 87
2020 73 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 82
2021 89 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 96
2022 85 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 93
2023 92 0 0 6 1 1 4 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 115 8.9 12.9 n/a
1990 104 16.5 6.3 n/a
1991 128 8.5 15.0 n/a
1992 128 10.5 12.1 n/a
1993 135 10.4 13.0 n/a
1994 155 10.3 15.0 n/a
1995 162 10.5 15.4 n/a
1996 162 10.5 15.4 n/a
1997 175 11.8 14.8 17.7
1998 186 11.6 16.0 21
1999 173 12.0 14.4 24.9
2000 177 12.2 14.5 18.6
2001 176 13.7 12.8 11.9
2002 151 12.9 11.7 19.2
2003 151 12.9 11.7 19.2
2004 132 12.0 11.0 18.9
2005 125 11.9 10.5 22.4
2006 137 12.1 11.3 20.4
2007 114 10.8 10.6 23.7
2008 102 10.9 9.4 18.6
2009 105 11.4 9.2 15.2
2010 93 12.5 7.4 21.5
2011 103 11.2 9.1 18.4
2012 100 9.8 10.1 24
2013 81 10.1 7.9 27.2
2014 82 9.0 9.0 24.4
2015 88 8.0 11.0 23.9
2016 86 9.0 9.5 27.9
2017 79 8.8 8.9 24.1
2018 96 9.7 9.8 22.9
2019 87 9.5 9.0 27.6
2020 82 8.6 9.4 23.2
2021 96 9.1 10.4 20.8
2022 93 10.0 9.2 17.2
2023 104 8.9 11.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 115 8.9 12.9 n/a
1990 104 16.5 6.3 n/a
1991 128 8.5 15.0 n/a
1992 128 10.5 12.1 n/a
1993 135 10.4 13.0 n/a
1994 155 10.3 15.0 n/a
1995 162 10.5 15.4 n/a
1996 162 10.5 15.4 n/a
1997 175 11.8 14.8 17.7
1998 186 11.6 16.0 21
1999 173 12.0 14.4 24.9
2000 177 12.2 14.5 18.6
2001 176 13.7 12.8 11.9
2002 151 12.9 11.7 19.2
2003 151 12.9 11.7 19.2
2004 132 12.0 11.0 18.9
2005 125 11.9 10.5 22.4
2006 137 12.1 11.3 20.4
2007 114 10.8 10.6 23.7
2008 102 10.9 9.4 18.6
2009 105 11.4 9.2 15.2
2010 93 12.5 7.4 21.5
2011 103 11.2 9.1 18.4
2012 100 9.8 10.1 24
2013 81 10.1 7.9 27.2
2014 82 9.0 9.0 24.4
2015 88 8.0 11.0 23.9
2016 86 9.0 9.5 27.9
2017 79 8.8 8.9 24.1
2018 96 9.7 9.8 22.9
2019 87 9.5 9.0 27.6
2020 82 8.6 9.4 23.2
2021 96 9.1 10.4 20.8
2022 93 10.0 9.2 17.2
2023 104 8.9 11.5 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $00 (0.0%) $15,081 (100.0%) $15,081
2021 $70 (0.4%) $16,289 (99.6%) $16,358
2022 $1,136 (7.7%) $13,535 (92.3%) $14,671
2023 $617 (4.7%) $12,543 (95.3%) $13,160

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 135 High schoolsRanks 96th of 138 High schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)58.862.1
 3.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)55.662.1
 6.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)23.520.7
 2.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)22.220.7
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)23.548.3
 24.8%
   11th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)22.248.3
 26.1%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)61.163.3
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)41.246.2
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)22.220
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.536.8
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%
All Grades Science (Alcester-Hudson High School - 01)22.246.7
 24.5%
   All Grades Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)2550.6
 25.6%
   All Grades Science (South Dakota)4042.6
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students87104
 19.5%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White7892
 17.9%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.6%24%
 3.5%

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Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Middle : Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03

Students at Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Alcester-Hudson High School - 01.

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 10.6% of South Dakota high schools.


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