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Bowdle High School - 01

Summary:

Bowdle High School - 01 is a small public high school in Bowdle, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 43. The school has a predominantly white student body, with 97.67% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Bowdle High School - 01 has struggled, with only 62.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 25% in Mathematics, and 12.5% in Science - significantly lower than the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota high schools, receiving a low 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 students per teacher, compared to nearby Selby High School - 01 (7.8 students per teacher) and Hoven High School - 01 (6.5 students per teacher).

Interestingly, Bowdle High School - 01 has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 18.6%, compared to Selby High School - 01 (7.69%) and Hoven High School - 01 (31.03%). This, along with the school's declining academic performance and lack of diversity, suggests that Bowdle High School - 01 may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school may benefit from examining the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors and exploring ways to allocate more resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3083 2nd Ave
       Bowdle, SD  57428

(605) 285-6590

District: Bowdle School District 22-1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,742 Help


Feeder schools for Bowdle High School - 01:

Elementary:    Bowdle Elementary - 02
Middle:    Bowdle Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowdle 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 23.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bowdle 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 (94.7%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowdle High School - 01 is 7.3. (See more...)
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Compare Bowdle High School - 01 employs 5.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowdle High School - 01 is $16,742.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Bowdle High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Bowdle High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.69 56th 133 57.9%
2004 53.06 69th 132 47.7%
2007 54.91 76th 141 46.1%
2009 38.17 101st 144 29.9%
2011 20.57 125th 141 11.3%
2022 6.66 130th 134 3.0%
2023 23.87 110th 138 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bowdle High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.80 122nd 123 0.8%
2023 17.08 109th 121 9.9%
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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 Bowdle 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 61 61
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 61 61
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 59 59
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 59 59
1993 54 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1995 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1996 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1997 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1998 50 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1999 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2000 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2002 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2003 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2004 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2005 40 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2007 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 40 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 40
2009 40 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2010 39 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2011 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2012 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39
2013 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2014 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41
2015 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2016 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2017 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 31
2018 27 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 30
2019 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30
2020 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 38
2021 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 49
2022 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
2023 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 43
2024 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38

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 Bowdle High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 61 6.6 9.2 n/a
1990 61 7.8 7.8 n/a
1991 59 7.9 7.4 n/a
1992 59 8.1 7.2 n/a
1993 55 5.9 9.3 n/a
1994 57 5.5 10.4 n/a
1995 60 5.5 10.9 n/a
1996 60 5.5 10.9 n/a
1997 58 5.4 10.7 22.4
1998 51 5.1 10.0 23.5
1999 47 4.7 10.0 19.1
2000 52 5.0 10.4 42.3
2001 53 5.4 9.8 47.2
2002 43 5.6 7.7 30.2
2003 43 5.6 7.7 30.2
2004 39 5.6 7.0 43.6
2005 41 5.6 7.3 36.6
2006 35 5.6 6.3 31.4
2007 41 5.6 7.3 39
2008 40 5.6 7.1 50
2009 42 5.5 7.6 42.9
2010 40 5.4 7.3 45
2011 37 4.9 7.4 32.4
2012 39 5.1 7.5 38.5
2013 38 5.5 6.8 28.9
2014 41 5.5 7.3 24.4
2015 38 5.0 7.6 36.8
2016 37 6.0 6.1 21.6
2017 31 4.9 6.2 16.1
2018 30 5.8 5.1 33.3
2019 30 5.6 5.3 20
2020 38 5.5 6.8 26.3
2021 49 4.8 10.1 18.4
2022 44 4.6 9.5 9.1
2023 43 5.0 8.4 18.6
2024 38 5.1 7.3 18.4

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 Bowdle High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 61 6.6 9.2 n/a
1990 61 7.8 7.8 n/a
1991 59 7.9 7.4 n/a
1992 59 8.1 7.2 n/a
1993 55 5.9 9.3 n/a
1994 57 5.5 10.4 n/a
1995 60 5.5 10.9 n/a
1996 60 5.5 10.9 n/a
1997 58 5.4 10.7 22.4
1998 51 5.1 10.0 23.5
1999 47 4.7 10.0 19.1
2000 52 5.0 10.4 42.3
2001 53 5.4 9.8 47.2
2002 43 5.6 7.7 30.2
2003 43 5.6 7.7 30.2
2004 39 5.6 7.0 43.6
2005 41 5.6 7.3 36.6
2006 35 5.6 6.3 31.4
2007 41 5.6 7.3 39
2008 40 5.6 7.1 50
2009 42 5.5 7.6 42.9
2010 40 5.4 7.3 45
2011 37 4.9 7.4 32.4
2012 39 5.1 7.5 38.5
2013 38 5.5 6.8 28.9
2014 41 5.5 7.3 24.4
2015 38 5.0 7.6 36.8
2016 37 6.0 6.1 21.6
2017 31 4.9 6.2 16.1
2018 30 5.8 5.1 33.3
2019 30 5.6 5.3 20
2020 38 5.5 6.8 26.3
2021 49 4.8 10.1 18.4
2022 44 4.6 9.5 9.1
2023 43 5.0 8.4 18.6
2024 38 5.1 7.3 18.4

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 Bowdle High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $274 (2.0%) $13,394 (98.0%) $13,668
2021 $1,302 (10.1%) $11,550 (89.9%) $12,852
2022 $2,285 (14.8%) $13,128 (85.2%) $15,413
2023 $966 (5.8%) $15,776 (94.2%) $16,742

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowdle 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 Students3043
 43.3%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2942
 44.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%18.6%
 1.4%

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

Elementary : Bowdle Elementary - 02
Middle : Bowdle Junior High - 03

Students at Bowdle High School - 01 are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Bowdle High School - 01.


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