Ethan High School - 01

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Ethan High School - 01 ranks 20 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ethan High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Ethan, South Dakota. With just 87 students, this school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Ethan High School - 01 has a long-standing reputation for excellence, with a statewide ranking as high as 1st out of 140 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Its students consistently score well above the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate reached an impressive 100% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Bridgewater-Emery High School, Mount Vernon High School, and Hanson High School. Additionally, Ethan High School - 01 boasts an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, far below the state average.

Ethan High School - 01's success can be attributed to its small class sizes and personalized learning environment, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.0 to 11.3 over the past three school years. The school also serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.66% to 16.22% over the past three years. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's outstanding academic performance and high graduation rates, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can play a significant role in educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334

(605) 227-4211

District: Ethan School District 17-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,332

Feeder schools for Ethan High School - 01:

Elementary:	Ethan Elementary - 02
Middle:	Ethan Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 87

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ethan High School - 01 ranks better than 85.8% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ethan 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 (92%), two or more races (5.7%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ethan High School - 01 is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Ethan High School - 01 employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethan High School - 01 is $13,332.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ethan High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan High School - 01 20^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Ethan High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Ethan School District 17-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethan School District 17-1 8^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ethan High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Ethan High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	47.45	78^th	133	41.4%
2004	7.33	124^th	132	6.1%
2005	24.32	118^th	137	13.9%
2006	3.93	130^th	136	4.4%
2007	55.68	71^st	141	49.6%
2008	84.63	11^th	135	91.9%
2009	54.96	76^th	144	47.2%
2010	84.54	7^th	150	95.3%
2011	90.64	4^th	141	97.2%
2012	57.60	71^st	143	50.3%
2013	83.69	11^th	144	92.4%
2015	19.53	116^th	133	12.8%
2016	45.47	92^nd	141	34.8%
2017	80.01	18^th	137	86.9%
2018	94.85	2^nd	138	98.6%
2019	81.04	20^th	135	85.2%
2021	97.89	1^st	140	99.3%
2022	92.44	4^th	134	97.0%
2023	92.61	6^th	138	95.7%
2024	81.97	20^th	141	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Ethan High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.25	7^th	83	91.6%
2022	81.87	11^th	84	86.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ethan High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	91.65	2^nd	90	97.8%
2022	95.14	1^st	87	98.9%
2023	84.26	10^th	96	89.6%
2024	80.53	15^th	107	86.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ethan High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	94.36	3^rd	123	97.6%
2019	78.31	21^st	123	82.9%
2021	97.77	1^st	129	99.2%
2022	91.95	3^rd	123	97.6%
2023	89.60	8^th	121	93.4%
2024	82.64	13^th	125	89.6%

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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 Ethan 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	62	62
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	63	63
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	57	57
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	57	57
1993	56	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1994	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1995	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
1996	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
1997	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1998	65	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
1999	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
2000	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2001	66	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	68
2002	57	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	60
2003	57	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	60
2004	57	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	60
2005	64	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	65
2006	61	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	62
2007	66	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2008	64	n/a	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2009	63	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
2010	58	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	59
2011	61	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	64
2012	63	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	66
2013	61	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	66
2014	65	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	68
2015	66	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	71
2016	62	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	66
2017	68	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	72
2018	74	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	78
2019	73	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	78
2020	74	0	0	4	2	0	1	0	81
2021	67	0	0	3	1	0	3	0	74
2022	75	0	0	3	1	0	3	0	82
2023	81	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	87
2024	80	1	0	1	0	0	5	0	87

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 Ethan High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	62	6.4	9.6	n/a
1990	63	8.3	7.5	n/a
1991	57	8.4	6.7	n/a
1992	57	8.4	6.7	n/a
1993	56	6.7	8.4	n/a
1994	67	7.0	9.6	n/a
1995	62	7.4	8.4	n/a
1996	62	7.4	8.4	n/a
1997	71	6.4	11.1	25.4
1998	65	6.4	10.2	33.8
1999	73	6.7	10.9	35.6
2000	67	6.9	9.7	26.9
2001	68	7.1	9.6	23.5
2002	60	6.5	9.2	31.7
2003	60	6.5	9.2	31.7
2004	60	7.7	7.8	35
2005	65	7.3	8.9	32.3
2006	62	7.1	8.7	33.9
2007	67	6.8	9.9	29.9
2008	66	6.9	9.6	34.8
2009	66	6.4	10.3	27.3
2010	59	7.3	8.0	25.4
2011	64	6.3	10.0	14.1
2012	66	6.1	10.6	19.7
2013	66	6.3	10.3	24.2
2014	68	6.4	10.5	14.7
2015	71	5.0	14.2	18.3
2016	66	6.0	11.0	19.7
2017	72	7.2	9.8	16.7
2018	78	6.5	11.9	16.7
2019	78	6.9	11.2	17.9
2020	81	7.0	11.4	23.5
2021	74	7.3	10.0	16.2
2022	82	7.6	10.7	3.7
2023	87	7.6	11.3	14.9
2024	87	8.0	10.7	16.1

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 Ethan High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	62	6.4	9.6	n/a
1990	63	8.3	7.5	n/a
1991	57	8.4	6.7	n/a
1992	57	8.4	6.7	n/a
1993	56	6.7	8.4	n/a
1994	67	7.0	9.6	n/a
1995	62	7.4	8.4	n/a
1996	62	7.4	8.4	n/a
1997	71	6.4	11.1	25.4
1998	65	6.4	10.2	33.8
1999	73	6.7	10.9	35.6
2000	67	6.9	9.7	26.9
2001	68	7.1	9.6	23.5
2002	60	6.5	9.2	31.7
2003	60	6.5	9.2	31.7
2004	60	7.7	7.8	35
2005	65	7.3	8.9	32.3
2006	62	7.1	8.7	33.9
2007	67	6.8	9.9	29.9
2008	66	6.9	9.6	34.8
2009	66	6.4	10.3	27.3
2010	59	7.3	8.0	25.4
2011	64	6.3	10.0	14.1
2012	66	6.1	10.6	19.7
2013	66	6.3	10.3	24.2
2014	68	6.4	10.5	14.7
2015	71	5.0	14.2	18.3
2016	66	6.0	11.0	19.7
2017	72	7.2	9.8	16.7
2018	78	6.5	11.9	16.7
2019	78	6.9	11.2	17.9
2020	81	7.0	11.4	23.5
2021	74	7.3	10.0	16.2
2022	82	7.6	10.7	3.7
2023	87	7.6	11.3	14.9
2024	87	8.0	10.7	16.1

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 Ethan High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$97 (0.8%)	$11,590 (99.2%)	$11,687
2021	$280 (2.1%)	$12,999 (97.9%)	$13,279
2022	$236 (1.9%)	$12,249 (98.1%)	$12,485
2023	$712 (5.3%)	$12,620 (94.7%)	$13,332

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethan High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 6^th of 138 High schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan High School - 01)	84.2	82.4	1.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ethan School District 17-1)	84.2	82.4	1.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ethan High School - 01)	73.7	64.7	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ethan School District 17-1)	73.7	64.7	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Ethan High School - 01)	36.9	76.5	39.6%
11th Grade Science (Ethan School District 17-1)	36.9	76.5	39.6%
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	78	87	11.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	81	11%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	14.9%	3%

Schools Near Ethan 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
Ethan High School - 01	Public	9-12	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	87	8	10.7	16.1%	80 (92.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	82	20^th of 141 public high schools	85.8%		92.6	6^th of 138 public high schools	95.7%	14	77.8		44.4		72.2		$13,332	$712	$12,620
Parkston Virtual School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	41844 269th St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 928-3368	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07	Public, Virtual	9-12	41659 256th St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 239-4387	5	0	20.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$7,702	$31	$7,671
Parkston High School - 01	Public	9-12	102A S Chapman Dr	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 928-3368	123	12	10.1	22.0%	114 (92.7%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	66.4	43^rd of 141 public high schools	69.5%		64.9	42^nd of 138 public high schools	69.6%	1	65.6		46.9		53.1		$13,637	$313	$13,324
Our Home	Public	5-12	102A S Chapman Dr	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 928-3368	29	3	10.0	89.7%	21 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$11,735	$3,046	$8,689
Abbott House High School - 07	Public	9-12	909 Court Merrill St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 996-2486	30	2	20.0	10.0%	13 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)							$27,373	$320	$27,053
Mitchell High School - 01	Public	9-12	920 N Capital St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3034	909	51	17.8	24.9%	734 (80.7%)	10 (1.1%)	72 (7.9%)	8 (0.9%)	52 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	57.2	64^th of 141 public high schools	54.6%		56.4	64^th of 138 public high schools	53.6%		69.8	69.2	39.6	38.8	44.3	43.5	$10,148	$410	$9,738
Hanson High School - 01	Public	9-12	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	127	8	15.7	12.6%	120 (94.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	80.1	22^nd of 141 public high schools	84.4%		93.5	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%	18	81.3		62.5		50.0		$9,543	$77	$9,466
Mount Vernon High School- 01	Public	9-12	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	88	8	11.3	27.3%	86 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.6	24^th of 141 public high schools	83.0%		61	54^th of 138 public high schools	60.9%	30	73.1		61.5		53.9		$12,314	$288	$12,026
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01	Public	9-12	130 N 6th St	Emery	57332	Hanson County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 449-4271	108	10	10.6	32.4%	99 (91.7%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	50.1	76^th of 141 public high schools	46.1%		32.5	99^th of 138 public high schools	28.3%	23	63.0		37.0		44.4		$14,913	$1,368	$13,544

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethan High School - 01

How many students attend Ethan High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended Ethan High School - 01.

What schools feed into Ethan High School - 01?

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

Elementary : Ethan Elementary - 02
Middle : Ethan Junior High - 03

What district is Ethan High School - 01 in?

Ethan School District 17-1

Is Ethan High School - 01 a good school?

Ethan High School - 01 ranks 20^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Ethan High School - 01 are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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