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Bison High School - 01

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Bison High School - 01 is a small public high school in Bison, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 43. The school is part of the Bison School District 52-1, which is ranked 81 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bison High School - 01 has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 4th out of 132 schools in 2003-2004 to a low of 124th out of 141 schools in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from a high of 5 stars in 2003-2004 to a low of 1 star in several years, including the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's female, male, and white student subgroups have consistently performed poorly, ranking in the bottom quartile of South Dakota high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th-grade students. In 2023-2024, only 19.05% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 63.01%. The school's graduation rates have fluctuated widely, from a high of 100% in 2023-2024 to a low of 83.3% in 2021-2022, and the dropout rate reached a concerning 9.3% in the most recent school year. These challenges suggest that Bison High School - 01 needs a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address the school's shortcomings and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 E Carr St
       Bison, SD  57620

(605) 244-5271

District: Bison School District 52-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,485 Help


Feeder schools for Bison High School - 01:

Elementary:    Bison Elementary - 02
Middle:    Bison Junior High - 04

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
9.3%
American Indian:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details Bison High School - 01 ranks worse than 87.9% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bison 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 Bison High School - 01 is $16,485.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bison High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Bison High School - 01 124th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Bison High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Bison School District 52-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bison School District 52-1 81st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bison High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Bison High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.34 109th 133 18.0%
2004 93.26 4th 132 97.0%
2012 36.56 106th 143 25.9%
2013 18.75 128th 144 11.1%
2016 79.54 16th 141 88.7%
2017 45.84 87th 137 36.5%
2021 43.18 94th 140 32.9%
2024 11.14 124th 141 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bison High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.35 82nd 93 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bison High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.67 99th 107 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bison High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.45 99th 129 23.3%
2024 7.47 118th 125 5.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Bison 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 70 70
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 72
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 70 70
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 70 70
1993 62 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 63
1994 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1995 70 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 71
1996 70 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 71
1997 73 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1998 76 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 75 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 77
2000 63 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 54 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 45 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2003 45 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2004 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2005 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2006 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2007 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2008 36 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 37
2009 31 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2010 37 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2011 43 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 45
2012 51 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 53
2013 52 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 53
2014 49 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 51
2015 45 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 46
2016 40 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 41
2017 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 43
2018 40 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 44
2019 36 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 40
2020 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2021 35 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 37
2022 41 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 45
2023 38 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 43

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 Bison High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 70 7.4 9.4 n/a
1990 72 7.4 9.7 n/a
1991 70 7.2 9.7 n/a
1992 70 7.2 9.7 n/a
1993 63 7.1 8.9 n/a
1994 67 6.8 9.9 n/a
1995 71 6.4 11.1 n/a
1996 71 6.4 11.1 n/a
1997 74 6.4 11.6 21.6
1998 78 6.3 12.4 50
1999 77 6.7 11.5 42.9
2000 64 6.0 10.7 48.4
2001 55 6.1 9.0 47.3
2002 46 5.5 8.4 52.2
2003 46 5.5 8.4 52.2
2004 42 5.5 7.6 33.3
2005 35 5.0 7.0 37.1
2006 25 4.5 5.6 40
2007 28 5.4 5.2 32.1
2008 37 5.2 7.1 18.9
2009 32 5.3 6.0 25
2010 38 6.4 5.9 21.1
2011 45 5.8 7.6 31.1
2012 53 6.1 8.6 35.8
2013 53 6.4 8.2 26.4
2014 51 6.0 8.4 25.5
2015 46 6.0 7.6 19.6
2016 41 7.0 5.8 29.3
2017 43 6.1 6.9 34.9
2018 44 5.7 7.6 34.1
2019 40 7.7 5.1 40
2020 35 7.7 4.5 40
2021 37 5.3 6.8 40.5
2022 45 5.5 8.1 6.7
2023 43 5.2 8.2 44.2

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 Bison High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 70 7.4 9.4 n/a
1990 72 7.4 9.7 n/a
1991 70 7.2 9.7 n/a
1992 70 7.2 9.7 n/a
1993 63 7.1 8.9 n/a
1994 67 6.8 9.9 n/a
1995 71 6.4 11.1 n/a
1996 71 6.4 11.1 n/a
1997 74 6.4 11.6 21.6
1998 78 6.3 12.4 50
1999 77 6.7 11.5 42.9
2000 64 6.0 10.7 48.4
2001 55 6.1 9.0 47.3
2002 46 5.5 8.4 52.2
2003 46 5.5 8.4 52.2
2004 42 5.5 7.6 33.3
2005 35 5.0 7.0 37.1
2006 25 4.5 5.6 40
2007 28 5.4 5.2 32.1
2008 37 5.2 7.1 18.9
2009 32 5.3 6.0 25
2010 38 6.4 5.9 21.1
2011 45 5.8 7.6 31.1
2012 53 6.1 8.6 35.8
2013 53 6.4 8.2 26.4
2014 51 6.0 8.4 25.5
2015 46 6.0 7.6 19.6
2016 41 7.0 5.8 29.3
2017 43 6.1 6.9 34.9
2018 44 5.7 7.6 34.1
2019 40 7.7 5.1 40
2020 35 7.7 4.5 40
2021 37 5.3 6.8 40.5
2022 45 5.5 8.1 6.7
2023 43 5.2 8.2 44.2

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 Bison High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $347 (2.0%) $17,380 (98.0%) $17,727
2021 $392 (2.3%) $16,760 (97.7%) $17,152
2022 $1,217 (7.4%) $15,213 (92.6%) $16,430
2023 $851 (5.2%) $15,634 (94.8%) $16,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bison 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4043
 7.5%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White3638
 5.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%44.2%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bison High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended Bison High School - 01.

Bison High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bison Elementary - 02
Middle : Bison Junior High - 04

Bison High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 12.1% of South Dakota high schools.

Students at Bison High School - 01 are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.


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