Estelline High School - 01

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Estelline High School - 01 ranks 99 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Estelline High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Estelline, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Estelline School District 28-2, which is ranked 83 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estelline High School - 01 has consistently high graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains low dropout rates, with a 1.2% dropout rate in the 2023-2024 school year, lower than the state average. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to the state and district averages, with male students performing better than the state average in recent years, while female students have lagged behind, ranking in the bottom third of schools in the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 21 out of 144 schools in the 2012-2013 school year, but has since declined to 99 out of 141 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Estelline High School - 01 performs relatively well compared to some nearby schools, such as Brookings High School - 01 and Arlington High School - 01, in terms of graduation rates and test scores. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Sioux Valley High School - 01 and Castlewood High School - 01 in several key metrics. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates, may present challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234

(605) 873-2201

District: Estelline School District 28-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,125

Feeder schools for Estelline High School - 01:

Elementary:	Estelline Elementary - 02
Middle:	Estelline Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Compare Details Estelline High School - 01 ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estelline 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estelline High School - 01 is $16,125.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estelline High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Estelline High School - 01 99^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Estelline High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Estelline School District 28-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Estelline School District 28-2 83^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Estelline High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	75.90	26^th	133	80.5%
2004	53.18	68^th	132	48.5%
2005	16.37	127^th	137	7.3%
2006	53.79	68^th	136	50.0%
2007	23.31	120^th	141	14.9%
2008	83.83	15^th	135	88.9%
2009	48.70	88^th	144	38.9%
2010	44.58	102^nd	150	32.0%
2011	84.34	15^th	141	89.4%
2012	68.52	49^th	143	65.7%
2013	78.90	21^st	144	85.4%
2015	52.90	65^th	133	51.1%
2016	53.94	71^st	141	49.6%
2017	52.96	67^th	137	51.1%
2018	36.15	100^th	138	27.5%
2019	35.06	94^th	135	30.4%
2021	8.57	131^st	140	6.4%
2022	12.21	125^th	134	6.7%
2023	62.03	53^rd	138	61.6%
2024	33.19	99^th	141	29.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Estelline High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	24.91	70^th	82	14.6%
2019	27.43	65^th	83	21.7%
2023	65.81	29^th	95	69.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Estelline High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	58.38	31^st	88	64.8%
2023	52.59	52^nd	96	45.8%
2024	46.89	56^th	107	47.7%

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Rank History for White students at Estelline High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.58	69^th	123	43.9%
2019	30.00	94^th	123	23.6%
2021	6.52	123^rd	129	4.7%
2022	5.53	120^th	123	2.4%
2023	58.80	47^th	121	61.2%
2024	43.65	77^th	125	38.4%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Estelline 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	89	89
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	78	78
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78	78
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	78	78
1993	90	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1994	90	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
1995	61	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	63
1996	61	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	63
1997	71	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	73
1998	71	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	74
1999	72	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	78
2000	78	0	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	85
2001	77	0	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	86
2002	69	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2003	69	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2004	87	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2005	90	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2006	98	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2007	105	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2008	90	1	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	95
2009	88	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2010	85	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2011	71	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	82
2012	66	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	73
2013	68	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	72
2014	60	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	66
2015	52	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	56
2016	52	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	61
2017	61	0	0	7	0	0	1	0	69
2018	66	0	1	9	0	0	1	0	77
2019	70	0	0	10	0	0	1	0	81
2020	66	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	76
2021	68	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	77
2022	68	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	79
2023	68	0	0	10	0	0	1	0	79

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 Estelline High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	89	8.3	10.7	n/a
1990	78	10.3	7.5	n/a
1991	78	9.6	8.1	n/a
1992	78	9.9	7.8	n/a
1993	93	8.1	11.5	n/a
1994	92	8.0	11.5	n/a
1995	63	7.6	8.3	n/a
1996	63	7.6	8.3	n/a
1997	73	6.4	11.4	12.3
1998	74	6.7	11.0	23
1999	78	6.8	11.5	23.1
2000	85	6.4	13.3	17.6
2001	86	8.3	10.4	19.8
2002	74	7.0	10.6	25.7
2003	74	7.0	10.6	25.7
2004	93	8.6	10.8	25.8
2005	93	8.9	10.4	24.7
2006	101	9.3	10.9	25.7
2007	106	8.8	12.0	20.8
2008	95	6.9	13.8	18.9
2009	95	7.3	13.0	28.4
2010	94	8.0	11.6	22.3
2011	82	7.1	11.4	23.2
2012	73	7.1	10.2	20.5
2013	72	7.4	9.6	26.4
2014	66	8.6	7.5	24.2
2015	56	8.0	7.0	30.4
2016	61	8.0	7.6	32.8
2017	69	8.6	7.9	33.3
2018	77	9.0	8.4	24.7
2019	81	7.9	10.2	24.7
2020	76	7.7	9.7	32.9
2021	77	7.6	10.0	29.9
2022	79	7.5	10.4	17.7
2023	79	7.9	9.9	25.3

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 Estelline High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	89	8.3	10.7	n/a
1990	78	10.3	7.5	n/a
1991	78	9.6	8.1	n/a
1992	78	9.9	7.8	n/a
1993	93	8.1	11.5	n/a
1994	92	8.0	11.5	n/a
1995	63	7.6	8.3	n/a
1996	63	7.6	8.3	n/a
1997	73	6.4	11.4	12.3
1998	74	6.7	11.0	23
1999	78	6.8	11.5	23.1
2000	85	6.4	13.3	17.6
2001	86	8.3	10.4	19.8
2002	74	7.0	10.6	25.7
2003	74	7.0	10.6	25.7
2004	93	8.6	10.8	25.8
2005	93	8.9	10.4	24.7
2006	101	9.3	10.9	25.7
2007	106	8.8	12.0	20.8
2008	95	6.9	13.8	18.9
2009	95	7.3	13.0	28.4
2010	94	8.0	11.6	22.3
2011	82	7.1	11.4	23.2
2012	73	7.1	10.2	20.5
2013	72	7.4	9.6	26.4
2014	66	8.6	7.5	24.2
2015	56	8.0	7.0	30.4
2016	61	8.0	7.6	32.8
2017	69	8.6	7.9	33.3
2018	77	9.0	8.4	24.7
2019	81	7.9	10.2	24.7
2020	76	7.7	9.7	32.9
2021	77	7.6	10.0	29.9
2022	79	7.5	10.4	17.7
2023	79	7.9	9.9	25.3

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 Estelline High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$278 (2.0%)	$13,540 (98.0%)	$13,818
2021	$412 (3.0%)	$13,154 (97.0%)	$13,566
2022	$1,277 (8.6%)	$13,497 (91.4%)	$14,774
2023	$422 (2.6%)	$15,703 (97.4%)	$16,125

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estelline High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 138 High schools	31.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline High School - 01)	66.7	65	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Estelline School District 28-2)	66.7	65	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estelline High School - 01)	29.2	40	10.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estelline School District 28-2)	29.2	40	10.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Estelline High School - 01)	25	60	35%
11th Grade Science (Estelline School District 28-2)	25	60	35%
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	81	79	2.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	68	2.9%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	25.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Estelline 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
Estelline High School - 01	Public	9-12	708 Davis Ave	Estelline	57234	Hamlin County	Estelline School District 28-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 873-2201	79	8	9.9	25.3%	68 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	33.2	99^th of 141 public high schools	29.8%		62	53^rd of 138 public high schools	61.6%	46	54.6	52.2	27.3	26.1	40.9	39.1	$16,125	$422	$15,703
Castlewood High School - 01	Public	9-12	310 E Harry St	Castlewood	57223	Hamlin County	Castlewood School District 28-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 793-2497	91	7	12.9	9.9%	84 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	82	19^th of 141 public high schools	86.5%		75.1	25^th of 138 public high schools	81.9%	6	87.0		43.5		65.2		$10,138	$42	$10,097
Deubrook High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 School Ave	White	57276	Brookings County	Deubrook Area School District 05-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 629-1114	113	9	12.4	9.7%	106 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	47.4	78^th of 141 public high schools	44.7%		72	28^th of 138 public high schools	79.7%	50	43.8		31.3		68.8		$11,999	$1,020	$10,980
Deuel High School - 01	Public	9-12	410 5th St W	Clear Lake	57226	Deuel County	Deuel School District 19-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 874-2163	160	13	12.7	16.3%	152 (95.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	61.4	51^st of 141 public high schools	63.8%		50.1	75^th of 138 public high schools	45.7%	24	67.6		37.8		54.1		$11,056	$434	$10,622
Sioux Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	200 Hansina Ave	Volga	57071	Brookings County	Sioux Valley School District 05-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 627-5657	224	12	18.0	10.3%	203 (90.6%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	72.2	33^rd of 141 public high schools	76.6%		82.8	16^th of 138 public high schools	88.4%	17	62.2		51.4		62.2		$9,951	$103	$9,847
Arlington High School - 01	Public	9-12	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 983-5598	88	9	10.0	14.8%	81 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	66.9	42^nd of 141 public high schools	70.2%		42.2	87^th of 138 public high schools	37.0%	45	71.4		66.7		38.1		$14,339	$91	$14,249
Brookings High School - 01	Public	9-12	530 Elm Ave	Brookings	57006	Brookings County	Brookings School District 05-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 696-4100	1,050	60	17.6	14.6%	840 (80.0%)	30 (2.9%)	74 (7.0%)	35 (3.3%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (4.9%)	54.9	66^th of 141 public high schools	53.2%		64.9	43^rd of 138 public high schools	68.8%	23	64.6	63.9	42.2	41.9	43.5	43.2	$10,549	$655	$9,893

Frequently Asked Questions about Estelline High School - 01

What district is Estelline High School - 01 in?

Estelline School District 28-2

How many students attend Estelline High School - 01?

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Estelline High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Estelline High School - 01?

Students at Estelline High School - 01 are 86% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Estelline High School - 01?

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

Elementary : Estelline Elementary - 02
Middle : Estelline Middle School - 03

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Estelline High School - 01 ranks 99^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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