Is Dell Rapids High School - 01 a good school?

Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks 101 st of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Dell Rapids High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Dell Rapids High School - 01?

Students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dell Rapids High School - 01?

Dell Rapids High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Middle : Dell Rapids Middle School - 03

Dell Rapids High School - 01

Summary:

Dell Rapids High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, with a student population of 290. It is part of the Dell Rapids School District 49-3, which is ranked 19 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dell Rapids High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 15th out of 134 schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to a low of 101st out of 141 schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school has performed well for female and male students, ranking 16th and 12th, respectively, out of South Dakota high schools in 2021-2022. However, its performance for white students and low socioeconomic status students has been more mixed, with rankings of 16th and 17th, respectively, in recent years. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.0% to 95.9% in recent years, and a low dropout rate between 0.0% and 0.7%.

When compared to nearby high schools, Dell Rapids High School - 01 outperforms Flandreau High School - 01 in test scores and graduation rates, but trails the higher-ranked Brandon Valley High School - 01 and Tri-Valley High School - 01 in these metrics. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.47% to 15.77% in recent years, which is lower than some nearby schools, such as Flandreau Indian Boarding School, which had a 96.94% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022

(605) 428-5473

District: Dell Rapids School District 49-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,240

Feeder schools for Dell Rapids High School - 01:

Elementary:	Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Middle:	Dell Rapids Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks worse than 71.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Dell Rapids High School - 01 employs 20.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dell Rapids High School - 01 is $10,240.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dell Rapids High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Dell Rapids High School - 01 101^st of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Dell Rapids High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dell Rapids School District 49-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Dell Rapids School District 49-3 19^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dell Rapids High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	54.69	69^th	133	48.1%
2004	52.15	71^st	132	46.2%
2005	49.56	78^th	137	43.1%
2006	47.10	80^th	136	41.2%
2007	62.63	57^th	141	59.6%
2008	69.33	42^nd	135	68.9%
2009	69.76	36^th	144	75.0%
2010	68.91	47^th	150	68.7%
2011	75.49	30^th	141	78.7%
2012	74.01	37^th	143	74.1%
2013	41.44	100^th	144	30.6%
2015	64.02	40^th	133	69.9%
2016	60.70	53^rd	141	62.4%
2017	66.49	46^th	137	66.4%
2018	52.29	78^th	138	43.5%
2019	35.53	93^rd	135	31.1%
2021	61.07	53^rd	140	62.1%
2022	85.08	15^th	134	88.8%
2023	51.96	74^th	138	46.4%
2024	32.89	101^st	141	28.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.59	38^th	44	13.6%
2024	53.40	17^th	48	64.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.78	47^th	82	42.7%
2019	27.01	66^th	83	20.5%
2021	51.23	47^th	89	47.2%
2022	77.45	16^th	84	81.0%
2023	43.84	61^st	95	35.8%
2024	33.91	68^th	93	26.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.87	47^th	90	47.8%
2019	43.78	55^th	88	37.5%
2021	66.40	25^th	89	71.9%
2022	85.32	12^th	87	86.2%
2023	55.47	46^th	96	52.1%
2024	35.63	69^th	107	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	47.33	75^th	123	39.0%
2019	27.80	96^th	123	22.0%
2021	50.69	67^th	129	48.1%
2022	83.54	16^th	123	87.0%
2023	42.87	76^th	121	37.2%
2024	27.53	96^th	125	23.2%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dell Rapids 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	205	205
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	190	190
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198	198
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	198	198
1993	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1994	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1995	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1996	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1997	223	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1998	214	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	219
1999	226	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2000	233	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2001	258	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
2002	311	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	315
2003	311	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	315
2004	272	1	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	279
2005	275	2	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	282
2006	310	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	315
2007	308	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2008	310	n/a	1	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	0	315
2009	327	1	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	333
2010	268	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2011	275	1	2	0	3	0	1	0	282
2012	292	0	3	1	3	0	2	0	301
2013	297	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	301
2014	280	0	2	2	3	0	3	0	290
2015	257	1	5	4	4	0	4	0	275
2016	251	1	4	6	7	0	4	0	273
2017	258	2	3	5	7	0	4	0	279
2018	259	2	1	3	10	0	4	0	279
2019	280	1	0	4	9	0	4	0	298
2020	268	1	0	6	5	0	7	0	287
2021	261	1	0	5	5	0	7	0	279
2022	277	0	0	6	4	0	8	0	295
2023	274	0	0	8	1	0	7	0	290
2024	293	0	1	12	1	0	7	0	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dell Rapids High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	205	13.6	15.0	n/a
1990	190	17.7	10.7	n/a
1991	198	17.5	11.3	n/a
1992	198	18.0	11.0	n/a
1993	184	14.2	13.0	n/a
1994	187	14.4	13.0	n/a
1995	220	15.0	14.7	n/a
1996	220	15.0	14.7	n/a
1997	226	15.5	14.6	8.8
1998	219	16.1	13.6	11.9
1999	229	17.4	13.2	10.5
2000	236	17.4	13.6	12.7
2001	261	16.6	15.7	9.6
2002	315	17.6	17.9	11.1
2003	315	17.6	17.9	11.1
2004	279	17.8	15.7	11.1
2005	282	19.2	14.7	13.8
2006	315	20.1	15.7	11.1
2007	313	20.9	15.0	12.5
2008	315	20.9	15.1	18.7
2009	333	21.0	15.9	10.8
2010	271	21.1	12.8	12.2
2011	282	20.9	13.4	15.2
2012	301	19.4	15.4	14.3
2013	301	20.4	14.6	16.6
2014	290	19.9	14.5	18.3
2015	275	20.0	13.7	16
2016	273	19.0	14.3	17.9
2017	279	19.1	14.5	15.1
2018	279	20.5	13.5	15.8
2019	298	20.4	14.5	13.8
2020	287	19.5	14.6	17.1
2021	279	19.5	14.3	15.8
2022	295	20.1	14.6	8.5
2023	290	19.9	14.5	11.7
2024	314	20.4	15.3	13.7

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 Dell Rapids High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	205	13.6	15.0	n/a
1990	190	17.7	10.7	n/a
1991	198	17.5	11.3	n/a
1992	198	18.0	11.0	n/a
1993	184	14.2	13.0	n/a
1994	187	14.4	13.0	n/a
1995	220	15.0	14.7	n/a
1996	220	15.0	14.7	n/a
1997	226	15.5	14.6	8.8
1998	219	16.1	13.6	11.9
1999	229	17.4	13.2	10.5
2000	236	17.4	13.6	12.7
2001	261	16.6	15.7	9.6
2002	315	17.6	17.9	11.1
2003	315	17.6	17.9	11.1
2004	279	17.8	15.7	11.1
2005	282	19.2	14.7	13.8
2006	315	20.1	15.7	11.1
2007	313	20.9	15.0	12.5
2008	315	20.9	15.1	18.7
2009	333	21.0	15.9	10.8
2010	271	21.1	12.8	12.2
2011	282	20.9	13.4	15.2
2012	301	19.4	15.4	14.3
2013	301	20.4	14.6	16.6
2014	290	19.9	14.5	18.3
2015	275	20.0	13.7	16
2016	273	19.0	14.3	17.9
2017	279	19.1	14.5	15.1
2018	279	20.5	13.5	15.8
2019	298	20.4	14.5	13.8
2020	287	19.5	14.6	17.1
2021	279	19.5	14.3	15.8
2022	295	20.1	14.6	8.5
2023	290	19.9	14.5	11.7
2024	314	20.4	15.3	13.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dell Rapids High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$311 (3.5%)	$8,667 (96.5%)	$8,978
2021	$651 (6.5%)	$9,397 (93.5%)	$10,048
2022	$569 (5.8%)	$9,241 (94.2%)	$9,810
2023	$760 (7.4%)	$9,480 (92.6%)	$10,240

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dell Rapids High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 135 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 138 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids High School - 01)	60.6	75.4	14.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)	60.6	75.4	14.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids High School - 01)	31	38.5	7.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)	31	38.5	7.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Dell Rapids High School - 01)	29.6	38.5	8.9%
11th Grade Science (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)	29.6	38.5	8.9%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	290	2.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	9	1	88.9%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	280	274	2.1%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	11.7%	2%

Schools Near Dell Rapids High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dell Rapids High School - 01	Public	9-12	1216 N Garfield Ave	Dell Rapids	57022	Minnehaha County	Dell Rapids School District 49-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 428-5473	314	20	15.3	13.7%	293 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	32.9	101^st of 141 public high schools	28.4%		52	74^th of 138 public high schools	46.4%	27	49.5		34.7		36.8		$10,240	$760	$9,480
Baltic High School - 01	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Ave	Baltic	57003	Minnehaha County	Baltic School District 49-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 529-5461	161	11	14.0	9.9%	144 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	89.1	10^th of 141 public high schools	92.9%		79.2	21^st of 138 public high schools	84.8%	11	87.1	84.4	48.4	46.9	77.4	75.0	$9,193	$221	$8,972
Colman-Egan High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 S Loban Ave	Colman	57017	Moody County	Colman-Egan School District 50-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 534-3534	90	7	13.0	20.0%	74 (82.2%)	4 (4.4%)	8 (8.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	34.6	96^th of 141 public high schools	31.9%		45.1	84^th of 138 public high schools	39.1%	12	60.0		36.0		24.0		$11,020	$646	$10,373
Chester Area Cyber School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	101	6	17.3		101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	102^nd of 141 public high schools	27.7%		29.2	103^rd of 138 public high schools	25.4%	1	50.0	50.0	20.0	21.4	50.0	42.9	$9,985	$526	$9,459
High Plains - 06	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 5th St	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 489-2411	61	1	85.9	9.8%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	6.8	130^th of 141 public high schools	7.8%					(n/a)	40.0	33.3			13.3	14.3	$6,389	$526	$5,863
Chester High School - 01	Public	9-12	102 2nd Ave	Chester	57016	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 489-2411	103	10	10.3	13.6%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	86.6	12^th of 141 public high schools	91.5%		62.1	51^st of 138 public high schools	63.0%	39	71.4		61.9		71.4		$10,567	$526	$10,041
Tri-Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	46450 252nd St	Colton	57018	Minnehaha County	Tri-Valley School District 49-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 446-3538	275	19	14.5	9.8%	246 (89.5%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	62.6	47^th of 141 public high schools	66.7%		76.5	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%	23	66.7		38.9		55.6		$11,249	$655	$10,594
Garretson High School - 01	Public	9-12	505 2nd St	Garretson	57030	Minnehaha County	Garretson School District 49-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 594-3452	136	11	12.1	10.3%	119 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.4%)	25.5	113^th of 141 public high schools	19.9%		22.6	112^th of 138 public high schools	18.8%	1	52.4		16.7		40.5		$12,150	$300	$11,850
Flandreau High School - 01	Public	9-12	600 W Community Dr	Flandreau	57028	Moody County	Flandreau School District 50-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 997-2455	207	15	13.6	36.7%	88 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (24.2%)	3 (1.4%)	55 (26.6%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.8%)	29.6	110^th of 141 public high schools	22.0%		36.8	95^th of 138 public high schools	31.2%	15	63.0		18.5		33.3		$11,982	$681	$11,301
Flandreau Indian Boarding School	Public	9-12	1132 N. Crescent Street	Flandreau	57028	Moody County	Flandreau Indian Boarding School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 997-3773	107	8	13.3	97.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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