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Castlewood High School - 01

Summary:

Castlewood High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Castlewood, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 91 students. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state and nearby schools in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student group performance.

Castlewood High School - 01 has maintained impressive academic results, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts (86.95%), Mathematics (43.48%), and Science (65.21%). The school has also achieved a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three years, far exceeding the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Waverly-South Shore High School, Castlewood High School - 01 stands out as a top performer, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates.

Castlewood High School - 01's consistent high performance is further evidenced by its 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past 10 school years. This sustained excellence suggests a strong commitment to academic achievement. However, the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio have fluctuated over the years, and it would be interesting to explore how these factors have impacted the school's performance. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.35% to 16.28% over the past three years, suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic results.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 310 E Harry St
       Castlewood, SD  57223

(605) 793-2497

District: Castlewood School District 28-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,138 Help


Feeder schools for Castlewood High School - 01:

Elementary:    Castlewood Elementary - 02
    Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Middle:    Castlewood Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Castlewood High School - 01 ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Castlewood 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 Castlewood High School - 01 is $10,138.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castlewood High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood High School - 01 19th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Castlewood High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Castlewood School District 28-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood School District 28-1 43rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castlewood High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Castlewood High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.69 60th 133 54.9%
2004 17.46 119th 132 9.8%
2005 59.68 56th 137 59.1%
2006 77.56 26th 136 80.9%
2007 35.29 109th 141 22.7%
2008 14.36 124th 135 8.1%
2009 89.10 8th 144 94.4%
2010 49.48 92nd 150 38.7%
2011 48.96 80th 141 43.3%
2012 55.64 73rd 143 49.0%
2013 36.08 107th 144 25.7%
2015 51.26 67th 133 49.6%
2016 69.91 39th 141 72.3%
2017 94.84 5th 137 96.4%
2018 62.77 59th 138 57.2%
2019 51.29 68th 135 49.6%
2021 68.18 36th 140 74.3%
2022 91.53 6th 134 95.5%
2023 75.05 25th 138 81.9%
2024 82.05 19th 141 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Castlewood High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.90 21st 89 76.4%
2023 67.92 22nd 95 76.8%
2024 57.32 40th 93 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Castlewood High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.90 38th 90 57.8%
2021 64.01 27th 89 69.7%
2023 69.65 22nd 96 77.1%
2024 91.65 7th 107 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Castlewood High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.83 60th 123 51.2%
2019 56.71 51st 123 58.5%
2021 59.99 49th 129 62.0%
2022 94.07 1st 123 99.2%
2023 66.97 31st 121 74.4%
2024 80.57 17th 125 86.4%
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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 Castlewood 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 83 83
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 82 82
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 91 91
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 91 91
1993 91 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1994 86 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 88
1995 91 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 91 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 113 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1998 116 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2000 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2002 97 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 97 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 91 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 87 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2006 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 87 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2008 96 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 97
2009 92 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2010 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2011 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
2012 83 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 84
2013 73 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 74
2014 66 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 67
2015 77 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 78
2016 74 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 75
2017 77 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 80
2018 79 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 83
2019 79 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 82
2020 69 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 74
2021 83 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 86
2022 88 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 92
2023 84 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 91

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 Castlewood High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 6.6 12.5 n/a
1990 82 10.3 7.9 n/a
1991 91 11.4 7.9 n/a
1992 91 11.1 8.1 n/a
1993 93 5.9 15.8 n/a
1994 88 5.9 14.9 n/a
1995 92 6.3 14.6 n/a
1996 92 6.3 14.6 n/a
1997 115 6.7 17.2 17.4
1998 117 6.8 17.2 23.1
1999 129 7.3 17.7 24.8
2000 125 7.1 17.6 29.6
2001 119 8.2 14.5 20.2
2002 99 8.8 11.3 26.3
2003 99 8.8 11.3 26.3
2004 92 8.3 11.1 23.9
2005 89 7.1 12.5 13.5
2006 87 7.0 12.4 13.8
2007 90 7.6 11.8 13.3
2008 97 7.1 13.7 18.6
2009 93 6.9 13.5 14
2010 101 6.0 16.7 25.7
2011 82 5.5 14.8 19.5
2012 84 5.3 15.7 35.7
2013 74 5.1 14.4 28.4
2014 67 5.0 13.4 31.3
2015 78 5.0 15.6 21.8
2016 75 5.0 15.0 21.3
2017 80 4.6 17.3 17.5
2018 83 6.1 13.4 24.1
2019 82 6.0 13.5 20.7
2020 74 5.9 12.5 14.9
2021 86 5.9 14.4 16.3
2022 92 6.3 14.3 4.3
2023 91 7.0 12.9 9.9

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 Castlewood High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 83 6.6 12.5 n/a
1990 82 10.3 7.9 n/a
1991 91 11.4 7.9 n/a
1992 91 11.1 8.1 n/a
1993 93 5.9 15.8 n/a
1994 88 5.9 14.9 n/a
1995 92 6.3 14.6 n/a
1996 92 6.3 14.6 n/a
1997 115 6.7 17.2 17.4
1998 117 6.8 17.2 23.1
1999 129 7.3 17.7 24.8
2000 125 7.1 17.6 29.6
2001 119 8.2 14.5 20.2
2002 99 8.8 11.3 26.3
2003 99 8.8 11.3 26.3
2004 92 8.3 11.1 23.9
2005 89 7.1 12.5 13.5
2006 87 7.0 12.4 13.8
2007 90 7.6 11.8 13.3
2008 97 7.1 13.7 18.6
2009 93 6.9 13.5 14
2010 101 6.0 16.7 25.7
2011 82 5.5 14.8 19.5
2012 84 5.3 15.7 35.7
2013 74 5.1 14.4 28.4
2014 67 5.0 13.4 31.3
2015 78 5.0 15.6 21.8
2016 75 5.0 15.0 21.3
2017 80 4.6 17.3 17.5
2018 83 6.1 13.4 24.1
2019 82 6.0 13.5 20.7
2020 74 5.9 12.5 14.9
2021 86 5.9 14.4 16.3
2022 92 6.3 14.3 4.3
2023 91 7.0 12.9 9.9

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 Castlewood High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $109 (1.2%) $9,231 (98.8%) $9,340
2021 $26 (0.2%) $16,744 (99.8%) $16,770
2022 $141 (1.5%) $9,333 (98.5%) $9,474
2023 $42 (0.4%) $10,097 (99.6%) $10,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Castlewood 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 68th of 135 High schoolsRanks 25th of 138 High schools
 32.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood High School - 01)76.580
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Castlewood School District 28-1)76.580
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood High School - 01)29.444
 14.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Castlewood School District 28-1)29.444
 14.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Castlewood High School - 01)35.360
 24.7%
   11th Grade Science (Castlewood School District 28-1)35.360
 24.7%
   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 Students8291
 11%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White7984
 6.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.7%9.9%
 10.8%

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

Elementary : Castlewood Elementary - 02
Elementary : Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Middle : Castlewood Middle School - 03

Students at Castlewood High School - 01 are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Castlewood High School - 01.

Castlewood High School - 01 ranks 19th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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