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Clark High School - 01

Summary:

Clark High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Clark, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Clark School District 12-2, which is ranked 107 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clark High School - 01 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating below-average performance compared to other high schools in the state. The school's performance data suggests significant disparities in academic achievement between female and male students, as well as between white students and the overall student population. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at the school may indicate that it faces socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance.

While the nearby Doland High School and Henry High School also struggle with low performance, Willow Lake High School stands out as a higher-performing school in the region, with significantly better test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The significant decline in Clark High School - 01's statewide ranking and rating, as well as its underperformance compared to the state average and nearby higher-performing schools, suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 220 N Clinton St
       Clark, SD  57225

(605) 532-3604

District: Clark School District 12-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,522 Help


Feeder schools for Clark High School - 01:

Elementary:    Clark Elementary - 02
    Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
    Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
    Silver Lake Colony - 07
Middle:    Clark Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.6% Help


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Compare Details Clark High School - 01 ranks worse than 95% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clark 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 Clark High School - 01 is $12,522.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark High School - 01 134th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Clark High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Clark School District 12-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark School District 12-2 107th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clark High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Clark High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.79 61st 133 54.1%
2004 42.65 85th 132 35.6%
2005 72.72 34th 137 75.2%
2006 38.89 97th 136 28.7%
2007 20.10 123rd 141 12.8%
2008 78.98 23rd 135 83.0%
2009 69.59 37th 144 74.3%
2010 43.20 106th 150 29.3%
2011 35.76 103rd 141 27.0%
2012 82.31 15th 143 89.5%
2013 47.58 92nd 144 36.1%
2015 60.52 51st 133 61.7%
2016 41.01 102nd 141 27.7%
2017 22.78 115th 137 16.1%
2018 57.14 70th 138 49.3%
2019 58.61 58th 135 57.0%
2021 59.43 58th 140 58.6%
2022 11.27 126th 134 6.0%
2023 9.52 128th 138 7.2%
2024 4.04 134th 141 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Clark High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.68 22nd 89 75.3%
2024 5.56 90th 93 3.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Clark High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.32 51st 89 42.7%
2022 11.86 79th 87 9.2%
2023 7.59 91st 96 5.2%
2024 10.70 98th 107 8.4%
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Rank History for White students at Clark High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 76th 123 38.2%
2019 38.59 81st 123 34.1%
2021 59.62 50th 129 61.2%
2022 10.32 117th 123 4.9%
2023 6.82 118th 121 2.5%
2024 2.30 124th 125 0.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Clark 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 158 158
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 167 167
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 170 170
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 170 170
1993 156 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1994 165 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1995 191 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 191 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 186 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 203 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2000 184 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 163 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2002 132 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 132 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 138 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 138 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2006 121 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2007 123 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2008 108 1 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 111
2009 119 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2010 116 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2011 107 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 110
2012 104 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 107
2013 101 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 104
2014 98 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 101
2015 87 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 91
2016 78 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 82
2017 58 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 63
2018 53 2 1 4 0 1 0 0 61
2019 65 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 75
2020 76 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 87
2021 82 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 93
2022 88 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 105
2023 81 3 0 15 0 0 3 0 102

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 Clark High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 11.6 13.6 n/a
1990 167 19.4 8.6 n/a
1991 170 19.4 8.7 n/a
1992 170 19.4 8.7 n/a
1993 158 15.7 10.1 n/a
1994 168 16.1 10.4 n/a
1995 195 14.9 13.1 n/a
1996 195 14.9 13.1 n/a
1997 196 15.9 12.3 23.5
1998 205 15.9 12.9 26.8
1999 197 16.1 12.2 26.9
2000 186 14.8 12.6 44.1
2001 164 15.4 10.6 37.2
2002 134 13.9 9.6 18.7
2003 134 13.9 9.6 18.7
2004 141 13.2 10.7 19.1
2005 140 13.3 10.5 22.9
2006 124 12.2 10.2 25
2007 127 11.7 10.9 29.9
2008 111 11.9 9.3 18
2009 122 11.0 11.1 23
2010 120 11.4 10.4 25
2011 110 11.7 9.3 32.7
2012 107 11.3 9.4 26.2
2013 104 11.0 9.3 22.1
2014 101 11.2 8.9 26.7
2015 91 11.0 8.2 25.3
2016 82 11.0 7.4 29.3
2017 63 9.1 6.9 33.3
2018 61 9.2 6.5 24.6
2019 75 9.2 8.0 30.7
2020 87 8.7 9.9 35.6
2021 93 8.9 10.3 26.9
2022 105 9.0 11.6 14.3
2023 102 8.9 11.3 20.6

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 Clark High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 11.6 13.6 n/a
1990 167 19.4 8.6 n/a
1991 170 19.4 8.7 n/a
1992 170 19.4 8.7 n/a
1993 158 15.7 10.1 n/a
1994 168 16.1 10.4 n/a
1995 195 14.9 13.1 n/a
1996 195 14.9 13.1 n/a
1997 196 15.9 12.3 23.5
1998 205 15.9 12.9 26.8
1999 197 16.1 12.2 26.9
2000 186 14.8 12.6 44.1
2001 164 15.4 10.6 37.2
2002 134 13.9 9.6 18.7
2003 134 13.9 9.6 18.7
2004 141 13.2 10.7 19.1
2005 140 13.3 10.5 22.9
2006 124 12.2 10.2 25
2007 127 11.7 10.9 29.9
2008 111 11.9 9.3 18
2009 122 11.0 11.1 23
2010 120 11.4 10.4 25
2011 110 11.7 9.3 32.7
2012 107 11.3 9.4 26.2
2013 104 11.0 9.3 22.1
2014 101 11.2 8.9 26.7
2015 91 11.0 8.2 25.3
2016 82 11.0 7.4 29.3
2017 63 9.1 6.9 33.3
2018 61 9.2 6.5 24.6
2019 75 9.2 8.0 30.7
2020 87 8.7 9.9 35.6
2021 93 8.9 10.3 26.9
2022 105 9.0 11.6 14.3
2023 102 8.9 11.3 20.6

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 Clark High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $23 (0.2%) $12,342 (99.8%) $12,365
2021 $27 (0.2%) $11,537 (99.8%) $11,563
2022 $50 (0.4%) $11,666 (99.6%) $11,716
2023 $27 (0.2%) $12,494 (99.8%) $12,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark 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 58th of 135 High schoolsRanks 128th of 138 High schools
 49.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Clark High School - 01)7538.1
 36.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Clark School District 12-2)7538.1
 36.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clark High School - 01)41.79.5
 32.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clark School District 12-2)41.79.5
 32.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Clark High School - 01)33.333.3
   11th Grade Science (Clark School District 12-2)33.333.3
   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 Students75102
 36%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White6581
 24.6%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%20.6%
 10.1%

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

Elementary : Clark Elementary - 02
Elementary : Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary : Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary : Silver Lake Colony - 07
Middle : Clark Middle School - 03

Students at Clark High School - 01 are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Clark High School - 01.

Clark High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 5.0% of South Dakota high schools.


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