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Sanborn Central High School - 01

Summary:

Sanborn Central High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Forestburg, South Dakota. Despite its small size of just 40 students, the school has consistently delivered exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Sanborn Central High School - 01 stands out for its consistently high scores on state assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's impressive statewide rankings, often placing 2nd or 3rd among all South Dakota high schools. In contrast to the nearby Woonsocket High School - 01, Sanborn Central High School - 01 has a much lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.0 to 7.6 students per teacher, compared to 12.2 at Woonsocket High School - 01. Additionally, the school spends more per student, with $15,558 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to $14,853 at Woonsocket High School - 01.

While Sanborn Central High School - 01 excels academically, its student population is significantly less diverse than the nearby Woonsocket School District 55-4, with 90% of students identifying as White. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to explore and address, as it works to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all its students. Overall, Sanborn Central High School - 01 appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively utilizing its resources to support student success, despite its small size.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 40405 SD Hwy 34
       Forestburg, SD  57314

(605) 495-4183

District: Sanborn Central School District 55-5

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,959 Help


Feeder schools for Sanborn Central High School - 01:

Elementary:    Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
    Upland Colony Elementary - 05
Middle:    Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  5.8 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sanborn Central High School - 01 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sanborn Central 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanborn Central High School - 01 is 5.8. (See more...)
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Compare Sanborn Central High School - 01 employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanborn Central High School - 01 is $17,959.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sanborn Central High School - 01 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sanborn Central School District 55-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Central School District 55-5 61st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanborn Central High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Sanborn Central High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.37 85th 133 36.1%
2004 84.27 11th 132 91.7%
2005 31.64 109th 137 20.4%
2006 92.65 3rd 136 97.8%
2007 42.02 100th 141 29.1%
2008 7.70 127th 135 5.9%
2009 81.12 19th 144 86.8%
2010 36.41 116th 150 22.7%
2011 63.22 56th 141 60.3%
2013 66.29 55th 144 61.8%
2015 90.74 7th 133 94.7%
2016 87.70 6th 141 95.7%
2018 38.82 96th 138 30.4%
2019 34.75 95th 135 29.6%
2021 97.40 2nd 140 98.6%
2022 92.49 3rd 134 97.8%
2023 96.83 2nd 138 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sanborn Central High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.79 97th 123 21.1%
2019 25.62 99th 123 19.5%
2021 95.90 2nd 129 98.4%
2022 87.52 9th 123 92.7%
2023 95.83 3rd 121 97.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Sanborn Central High School - 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1995 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1996 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1997 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1998 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1999 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2000 102 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2001 89 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2002 71 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 79
2003 71 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 79
2004 68 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 81 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2006 74 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2008 74 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 74
2009 65 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 64 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2011 56 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 58
2012 52 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 55
2013 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2014 51 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 52
2015 45 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 47
2016 48 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 50
2017 42 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 45
2018 34 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 37
2019 40 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 44
2020 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40
2021 42 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 43
2022 44 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 46
2023 36 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 40
2024 33 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 35

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 Sanborn Central High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 74 7.2 10.3 n/a
1994 84 7.8 10.8 n/a
1995 97 8.5 11.4 n/a
1996 97 8.5 11.4 n/a
1997 97 9.3 10.4 29.9
1998 104 9.3 11.2 38.5
1999 103 9.2 11.2 38.8
2000 103 9.6 10.7 42.7
2001 93 8.0 11.6 33.3
2002 79 8.1 9.8 35.4
2003 79 8.1 9.8 35.4
2004 74 7.3 10.1 37.8
2005 84 7.4 11.4 35.7
2006 77 7.2 10.7 44.2
2007 69 6.5 10.6 37.7
2008 74 6.5 11.4 31.1
2009 66 5.5 12.0 36.4
2010 65 7.3 8.8 46.2
2011 58 6.8 8.4 51.7
2012 55 5.6 9.8 41.8
2013 48 5.6 8.4 29.2
2014 52 5.7 8.9 40.4
2015 47 6.0 7.8 40.4
2016 50 6.0 8.3 26
2017 45 5.5 8.0 24.4
2018 37 5.8 6.2 32.4
2019 44 5.4 8.1 25
2020 40 5.5 7.2 40
2021 43 5.6 7.6 27.9
2022 46 6.8 6.7 17.4
2023 40 6.6 6.0 25
2024 35 5.9 5.8 14.3

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 Sanborn Central High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 74 7.2 10.3 n/a
1994 84 7.8 10.8 n/a
1995 97 8.5 11.4 n/a
1996 97 8.5 11.4 n/a
1997 97 9.3 10.4 29.9
1998 104 9.3 11.2 38.5
1999 103 9.2 11.2 38.8
2000 103 9.6 10.7 42.7
2001 93 8.0 11.6 33.3
2002 79 8.1 9.8 35.4
2003 79 8.1 9.8 35.4
2004 74 7.3 10.1 37.8
2005 84 7.4 11.4 35.7
2006 77 7.2 10.7 44.2
2007 69 6.5 10.6 37.7
2008 74 6.5 11.4 31.1
2009 66 5.5 12.0 36.4
2010 65 7.3 8.8 46.2
2011 58 6.8 8.4 51.7
2012 55 5.6 9.8 41.8
2013 48 5.6 8.4 29.2
2014 52 5.7 8.9 40.4
2015 47 6.0 7.8 40.4
2016 50 6.0 8.3 26
2017 45 5.5 8.0 24.4
2018 37 5.8 6.2 32.4
2019 44 5.4 8.1 25
2020 40 5.5 7.2 40
2021 43 5.6 7.6 27.9
2022 46 6.8 6.7 17.4
2023 40 6.6 6.0 25
2024 35 5.9 5.8 14.3

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 Sanborn Central High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $322 (2.0%) $15,650 (98.0%) $15,973
2021 $860 (5.5%) $14,698 (94.5%) $15,558
2022 $1,228 (7.6%) $14,944 (92.4%) $16,171
2023 $968 (5.4%) $16,991 (94.6%) $17,959

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanborn Central 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 95th of 135 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 138 High schools
 68.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central High School - 01)6090
 30%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)6090
 30%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central High School - 01)3080
 50%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)3080
 50%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Sanborn Central High School - 01)3080
 50%
   11th Grade Science (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)3080
 50%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4440
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White4036
 10%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%25%

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Sanborn Central High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
Elementary : Upland Colony Elementary - 05
Middle : Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

In the 2023-24 school year, 35 students attended Sanborn Central High School - 01.

Students at Sanborn Central High School - 01 are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.


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