Garretson High School - 01

Summary:

Garretson High School - 01 is a public high school located in Garretson, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 128 students. The school is part of the Garretson School District 49-4, which is ranked 93 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garretson High School - 01 has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th grade students, with proficiency rates of 52.38% in English Language Arts (vs. 63.01% state), 16.66% in Mathematics (vs. 35.56% state), and 40.47% in Science (vs. 48.94% state). The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 87.5% to 100%, which is generally lower than the state's high-performing schools, and the dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7%. Additionally, the school has shown significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with the rankings for female, male, and white students being consistently lower than the state's top-performing schools.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Washington High School, Dell Rapids High School, Baltic High School, and Brandon Valley High School, Garretson High School - 01 significantly underperforms in academic measures, graduation rates, and student group performance. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking from 31st in 2014-2015 to 113th in 2023-2024. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Garretson High School - 01, ranging from $9,084 to $12,150 over the past few years, this has not translated into better academic outcomes for the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030

(605) 594-3452

District: Garretson School District 49-4

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,150

Feeder schools for Garretson High School - 01:

Elementary:	Garretson Elementary - 02
Middle:	Garretson Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garretson High School - 01 ranks worse than 80.1% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Garretson 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 Garretson High School - 01 is $12,150.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garretson High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson High School - 01 113^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Garretson High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Garretson School District 49-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson School District 49-4 93^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garretson High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Garretson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	80.32	22^nd	133	83.5%
2004	94.07	2^nd	132	98.5%
2005	66.79	46^th	137	66.4%
2006	82.68	14^th	136	89.7%
2007	85.23	11^th	141	92.2%
2008	89.55	6^th	135	95.6%
2009	57.20	69^th	144	52.1%
2010	72.53	40^th	150	73.3%
2011	59.99	64^th	141	54.6%
2012	63.84	60^th	143	58.0%
2013	77.56	27^th	144	81.3%
2015	72.16	31^st	133	76.7%
2016	52.64	74^th	141	47.5%
2017	43.26	89^th	137	35.0%
2018	8.41	128^th	138	7.2%
2019	14.65	122^nd	135	9.6%
2021	21.82	119^th	140	15.0%
2022	16.98	118^th	134	11.9%
2023	22.64	112^th	138	18.8%
2024	25.48	113^th	141	19.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Garretson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	29.99	62^nd	83	25.3%
2021	29.00	69^th	89	22.5%
2022	4.02	83^rd	84	1.2%
2023	22.27	81^st	95	14.7%
2024	32.92	70^th	93	24.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Garretson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	3.38	88^th	90	2.2%
2019	4.64	88^th	88	0.0%
2021	14.18	81^st	89	9.0%
2022	27.14	69^th	87	20.7%
2023	27.47	73^rd	96	24.0%
2024	20.06	89^th	107	16.8%

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Rank History for White students at Garretson High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	3.96	120^th	123	2.4%
2019	7.50	118^th	123	4.1%
2021	14.50	117^th	129	9.3%
2022	13.22	113^th	123	8.1%
2023	22.65	99^th	121	18.2%
2024	12.15	113^th	125	9.6%

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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 Garretson 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	119	119
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	109	109
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113	113
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	113	113
1993	117	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1994	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1995	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1996	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1997	151	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	152
1998	157	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	161
1999	154	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2000	155	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	158
2001	150	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2002	152	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2003	152	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2004	147	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	150
2005	168	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
2006	150	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	154
2007	162	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	167
2008	149	n/a	2	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2009	153	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
2010	160	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	165
2011	155	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	160
2012	151	0	0	4	2	0	6	0	163
2013	140	2	0	2	3	0	6	0	153
2014	134	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	140
2015	131	0	1	2	2	0	4	0	140
2016	120	1	1	7	2	0	4	0	135
2017	125	1	1	6	1	0	8	0	142
2018	137	2	1	11	2	0	6	0	159
2019	142	2	0	8	1	0	5	0	158
2020	153	0	1	6	1	0	7	0	168
2021	138	0	1	4	1	0	7	0	151
2022	143	0	2	3	0	0	7	0	155
2023	116	0	2	3	0	0	7	0	128

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	11.3	10.5	n/a
1990	109	13.0	8.3	n/a
1991	113	13.2	8.5	n/a
1992	113	13.2	8.5	n/a
1993	118	12.8	9.2	n/a
1994	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1995	144	11.9	12.1	n/a
1996	144	11.9	12.1	n/a
1997	152	9.4	16.2	6.6
1998	161	10.6	15.2	12.4
1999	155	12.5	12.4	14.2
2000	158	12.3	12.8	10.8
2001	151	12.9	11.7	9.3
2002	154	14.4	10.7	11
2003	154	14.4	10.7	11
2004	150	14.1	10.6	8.7
2005	173	13.1	13.2	11
2006	154	12.9	11.9	11
2007	167	11.2	14.9	10.8
2008	153	12.0	12.8	12.4
2009	156	12.4	12.6	10.9
2010	165	12.8	12.8	18.8
2011	160	11.9	13.4	15.6
2012	163	12.0	13.5	17.8
2013	153	11.9	12.7	19
2014	140	11.9	11.7	15
2015	140	11.0	12.7	15
2016	135	11.0	12.2	18.5
2017	142	9.9	14.3	11.3
2018	159	9.6	16.4	13.2
2019	158	9.5	16.4	12.7
2020	168	10.3	16.2	11.9
2021	151	10.7	14.0	7.3
2022	155	11.1	13.9	3.2
2023	128	11.3	11.2	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 Garretson High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	11.3	10.5	n/a
1990	109	13.0	8.3	n/a
1991	113	13.2	8.5	n/a
1992	113	13.2	8.5	n/a
1993	118	12.8	9.2	n/a
1994	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
1995	144	11.9	12.1	n/a
1996	144	11.9	12.1	n/a
1997	152	9.4	16.2	6.6
1998	161	10.6	15.2	12.4
1999	155	12.5	12.4	14.2
2000	158	12.3	12.8	10.8
2001	151	12.9	11.7	9.3
2002	154	14.4	10.7	11
2003	154	14.4	10.7	11
2004	150	14.1	10.6	8.7
2005	173	13.1	13.2	11
2006	154	12.9	11.9	11
2007	167	11.2	14.9	10.8
2008	153	12.0	12.8	12.4
2009	156	12.4	12.6	10.9
2010	165	12.8	12.8	18.8
2011	160	11.9	13.4	15.6
2012	163	12.0	13.5	17.8
2013	153	11.9	12.7	19
2014	140	11.9	11.7	15
2015	140	11.0	12.7	15
2016	135	11.0	12.2	18.5
2017	142	9.9	14.3	11.3
2018	159	9.6	16.4	13.2
2019	158	9.5	16.4	12.7
2020	168	10.3	16.2	11.9
2021	151	10.7	14.0	7.3
2022	155	11.1	13.9	3.2
2023	128	11.3	11.2	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 Garretson High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$241 (2.7%)	$8,843 (97.3%)	$9,084
2021	$280 (2.7%)	$10,032 (97.3%)	$10,313
2022	$246 (2.4%)	$9,899 (97.6%)	$10,146
2023	$300 (2.5%)	$11,850 (97.5%)	$12,150

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garretson High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 135 High schools	Ranks 112^th of 138 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson High School - 01)	44.5	41.7	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)	44.5	41.7	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Garretson High School - 01)	22.2	20.8	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)	22.2	20.8	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Garretson High School - 01)	22.2	45.8	23.6%
11th Grade Science (Garretson School District 49-4)	22.2	45.8	23.6%
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	158	128	19%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	116	18.3%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.7%	7%	5.6%

Schools Near Garretson 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 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th 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
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	128	11	11.2	7.0%	116 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	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
Brandon Valley High School - 01	Public	9-12	301 S Splitrock Blvd	Brandon	57005	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 582-3211	1,345	64	21.1	10.7%	1,181 (87.8%)	50 (3.7%)	41 (3.0%)	21 (1.6%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	43 (3.2%)	91	6^th of 141 public high schools	95.7%		89.2	9^th of 138 public high schools	93.5%	3	82.1		81.8	64.2		63.5	67.1	67.0	$8,969	$303	$8,666
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	162	12	14.0	8.6%	146 (90.1%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	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
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	290	20	14.5	11.7%	274 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	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
Washington High School - 01	Public	9-12	501 N Sycamore Ave	Sioux Falls	57110	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7970	1,910	120	15.8	38.8%	900 (47.1%)	386 (20.2%)	333 (17.4%)	112 (5.9%)	68 (3.6%)	5 (0.3%)	106 (5.5%)	66.4	44^th of 141 public high schools	68.8%		40.9	90^th of 138 public high schools	34.8%	46	69.0	26.7	67.4	41.9	12.5	40.7	56.6	55.1	$10,825	$1,087	$9,739
Teachwell Academy High School - 01	Public	9-12	824 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Thrive - 03	Public	12	715 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Connect - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	715 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 367-7680	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Strive -05	Public	10-12	715 E 14TH St	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Project Search - Avera McKennan 07	Public	12	1325 S Cliff Ave	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Garretson High School - 01

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

Students at Garretson High School - 01 are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Garretson High School - 01 a good school?

Garretson High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 19.9% of South Dakota high schools.

How many students attend Garretson High School - 01?

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Garretson High School - 01.

What schools feed into Garretson High School - 01?

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

Elementary : Garretson Elementary - 02
Middle : Garretson Middle School - 03

What district is Garretson High School - 01 in?

Garretson School District 49-4

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