Faith High School - 01 is a public high school serving 80 students in grades 9-12 in the town of Faith, South Dakota. This small-town school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a peak ranking of 12th out of 141 schools in the 2015-2016 school year.
Faith High School - 01 stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have been remarkably low, with 0% in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments were 80.96% in English Language Arts, 38.09% in Mathematics, and 52.38% in Science, all higher than the state averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 4th out of 48 South Dakota high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year.
The school's consistent high performance and commitment to academic excellence are further evidenced by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.2 over the past three school years. While the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a dip to 74th out of 140 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, its overall sustained excellence and support for diverse student populations make Faith High School - 01 a standout institution within the Faith School District 46-2.
Faith School District 46-2
Faith High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Faith Elementary - 02Elementary : Maurine Elementary - 04Middle : Faith Junior High - 06
Students at Faith High School - 01 are 80% White, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.
Faith High School - 01 ranks 40th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Faith High School - 01.