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De Smet High School - 01

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De Smet High School - 01 is a public high school serving 82 students in grades 9-12 in De Smet, South Dakota, which is part of the De Smet School District 38-2. The school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 4th out of 144 schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 86th out of 141 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

De Smet High School - 01 has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 100% over the past three school years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 2.7%. Academically, the school's students have performed above the state average in English Language Arts and Science, but below the state average in Mathematics. Interestingly, the nearby Willow Lake High School - 01 has consistently outperformed De Smet High School - 01 in statewide rankings, while Iroquois High School - 01 has struggled in recent years.

De Smet High School - 01's spending per student has increased from $13,779 in 2019-2020 to $14,726 in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is comparable to the nearby schools. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 10.3 over the past three school years, similar to its neighbors. These factors suggest a focus on providing a personalized educational experience, which may contribute to the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 405 3rd St SW
       De Smet, SD  57231

(605) 854-3423

District: De Smet School District 38-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,726 Help


Feeder schools for De Smet High School - 01:

Elementary:    Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
Middle:    De Smet Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Compare Details De Smet High School - 01 ranks worse than 61% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at De Smet 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 De Smet High School - 01 is $14,726.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Smet High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks De Smet High School - 01 86th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See De Smet High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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De Smet School District 38-2:

SchoolDigger ranks De Smet School District 38-2 69th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for De Smet High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at De Smet High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.33 21st 133 84.2%
2004 83.32 12th 132 90.9%
2005 78.54 15th 137 89.1%
2006 91.71 4th 136 97.1%
2007 85.19 12th 141 91.5%
2008 96.46 1st 135 99.3%
2009 64.37 46th 144 68.1%
2010 41.79 108th 150 28.0%
2011 80.25 21st 141 85.1%
2012 70.30 46th 143 67.8%
2013 91.49 4th 144 97.2%
2015 91.45 5th 133 96.2%
2016 69.67 40th 141 71.6%
2017 67.45 44th 137 67.9%
2018 82.18 10th 138 92.8%
2019 68.42 36th 135 73.3%
2021 47.99 83rd 140 40.7%
2022 83.14 17th 134 87.3%
2023 57.65 60th 138 56.5%
2024 41.16 86th 141 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at De Smet High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 3rd 82 96.3%
2022 84.10 9th 84 89.3%
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Rank History for Male students at De Smet High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.74 15th 90 83.3%
2019 61.28 28th 88 68.2%
2021 31.03 68th 89 23.6%
2022 70.93 25th 87 71.3%
2023 59.44 40th 96 58.3%
2024 35.28 70th 107 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at De Smet High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.70 13th 123 89.4%
2019 59.10 46th 123 62.6%
2021 46.11 78th 129 39.5%
2022 75.64 29th 123 76.4%
2023 55.01 56th 121 53.7%
2024 32.99 89th 125 28.8%
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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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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for De Smet 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 108 108
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 102 102
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 100 100
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 100 100
1993 107 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 120 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1999 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 124 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 108 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2003 108 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2004 102 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 98 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2006 89 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2007 78 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 85 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 85
2009 85 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2010 90 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 104 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 108
2012 118 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 123
2013 110 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 113
2014 103 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 104
2015 104 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 106
2016 91 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 94
2017 92 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 94
2018 88 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 91
2019 79 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 82
2020 79 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 81
2021 72 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 77
2022 68 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 72
2023 78 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 82

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 De Smet High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 108 9.8 11.0 n/a
1990 102 10.9 9.3 n/a
1991 100 10.9 9.1 n/a
1992 100 10.9 9.1 n/a
1993 109 9.8 11.1 n/a
1994 121 10.2 11.9 n/a
1995 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
1996 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
1997 158 10.2 15.5 12.7
1998 155 10.1 15.3 21.3
1999 147 10.1 14.6 20.4
2000 128 9.7 13.2 17.2
2001 116 10.3 11.3 15.5
2002 109 10.9 10.0 18.3
2003 109 10.9 10.0 18.3
2004 103 11.1 9.3 18.4
2005 99 10.6 9.3 15.2
2006 90 10.3 8.7 18.9
2007 81 10.3 7.9 23.5
2008 85 10.2 8.3 23.5
2009 87 10.5 8.3 18.4
2010 91 10.3 8.7 29.7
2011 108 10.5 10.1 25
2012 123 11.7 10.4 26.8
2013 113 10.5 10.6 16.8
2014 104 10.0 10.3 19.2
2015 106 10.0 10.6 17.9
2016 94 10.0 9.4 25.5
2017 94 9.9 9.4 27.7
2018 91 9.8 9.2 20.9
2019 82 9.8 8.3 28
2020 81 9.5 8.4 21
2021 77 8.5 9.0 19.5
2022 72 9.1 7.8 4.2
2023 82 7.8 10.3 9.8

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 De Smet High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 108 9.8 11.0 n/a
1990 102 10.9 9.3 n/a
1991 100 10.9 9.1 n/a
1992 100 10.9 9.1 n/a
1993 109 9.8 11.1 n/a
1994 121 10.2 11.9 n/a
1995 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
1996 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
1997 158 10.2 15.5 12.7
1998 155 10.1 15.3 21.3
1999 147 10.1 14.6 20.4
2000 128 9.7 13.2 17.2
2001 116 10.3 11.3 15.5
2002 109 10.9 10.0 18.3
2003 109 10.9 10.0 18.3
2004 103 11.1 9.3 18.4
2005 99 10.6 9.3 15.2
2006 90 10.3 8.7 18.9
2007 81 10.3 7.9 23.5
2008 85 10.2 8.3 23.5
2009 87 10.5 8.3 18.4
2010 91 10.3 8.7 29.7
2011 108 10.5 10.1 25
2012 123 11.7 10.4 26.8
2013 113 10.5 10.6 16.8
2014 104 10.0 10.3 19.2
2015 106 10.0 10.6 17.9
2016 94 10.0 9.4 25.5
2017 94 9.9 9.4 27.7
2018 91 9.8 9.2 20.9
2019 82 9.8 8.3 28
2020 81 9.5 8.4 21
2021 77 8.5 9.0 19.5
2022 72 9.1 7.8 4.2
2023 82 7.8 10.3 9.8

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 De Smet High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $106 (0.8%) $13,672 (99.2%) $13,779
2021 $17 (0.1%) $14,382 (99.9%) $14,400
2022 $44 (0.3%) $15,459 (99.7%) $15,502
2023 $149 (1.0%) $14,577 (99.0%) $14,726

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

Impact of COVID-19 on De Smet 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 36th of 135 High schoolsRanks 60th of 138 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet High School - 01)7081.3
 11.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)7081.3
 11.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (De Smet High School - 01)4531.3
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)4531.3
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (De Smet High School - 01)4550
 5%
   11th Grade Science (De Smet School District 38-2)4550
 5%
   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 Students8282
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White7978
 1.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%9.8%
 18.3%

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De Smet High School - 01 ranks 86th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at De Smet High School - 01 are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

De Smet High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
Middle : De Smet Middle School - 03

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended De Smet High School - 01.


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