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McLaughlin High School - 01

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McLaughlin High School - 01 is a public high school in McLaughlin, South Dakota, serving 165 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McLaughlin School District 15-2, which is ranked 126 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, McLaughlin High School - 01 has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in South Dakota.

Academically, McLaughlin High School - 01 struggles significantly, with only 26.83% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 63.01%. The school's performance in science is even worse, with only 7.32% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.94%. The school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently low, ranging from 41.0% to 64.8%, and its dropout rates are much higher than the state average, ranging from 6.5% to 12.7% over the past three school years.

While the closest neighboring high school, Wakpala High School - 01, also performs poorly compared to the state average, it outperforms McLaughlin High School - 01 in several key metrics, such as graduation rates and dropout rates. Despite the high per-student spending at McLaughlin High School - 01, ranging from $17,169 to $18,549 over the past four years, the school's academic performance and other key metrics remain significantly below the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 Main
       Mc Laughlin, SD  57642

(605) 823-4484

District: McLaughlin School District 15-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,141 Help


Feeder schools for McLaughlin High School - 01:

Elementary:    McLaughlin Elementary - 02
Middle:    McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  147

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
99.3%
Asian:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details McLaughlin High School - 01 ranks worse than 100% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McLaughlin High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.3%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McLaughlin High School - 01 is 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare McLaughlin High School - 01 employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McLaughlin High School - 01 is $18,141.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McLaughlin High School - 01:

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

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McLaughlin School District 15-2:

SchoolDigger ranks McLaughlin School District 15-2 126th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McLaughlin High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at McLaughlin High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 17.10 120th 133 9.8%
2004 18.12 118th 132 10.6%
2005 2.16 132nd 137 3.6%
2006 13.61 126th 136 7.4%
2007 1.69 136th 141 3.5%
2008 1.12 133rd 135 1.5%
2009 8.86 134th 144 6.9%
2010 1.25 144th 150 4.0%
2012 0.06 143rd 143 0.0%
2013 2.98 135th 144 6.3%
2015 1.12 132nd 133 0.8%
2016 0.76 141st 141 0.0%
2017 0.89 135th 137 1.5%
2018 1.09 137th 138 0.7%
2023 1.99 136th 138 1.4%
2024 1.71 141st 141 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McLaughlin High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.31 52nd 53 1.9%
2023 6.73 45th 46 2.2%
2024 7.02 46th 48 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McLaughlin High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.91 81st 82 1.2%
2019 2.79 82nd 83 1.2%
2023 2.76 93rd 95 2.1%
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Rank History for Male students at McLaughlin High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.40 86th 90 4.4%
2023 0.74 96th 96 0.0%
2024 6.52 102nd 107 4.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at McLaughlin High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.70 18th 19 5.3%
2023 21.74 15th 16 6.3%
2024 17.90 13th 16 18.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for McLaughlin 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 102 102
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 110 110
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 110 110
1993 47 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 130
1994 46 0 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 119
1995 66 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 141
1996 66 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 141
1997 59 0 0 0 70 n/a n/a 0 129
1998 50 0 1 0 55 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 36 0 0 0 61 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 28 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 105
2001 36 0 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 28 0 0 0 101 n/a n/a 0 129
2003 28 0 0 0 101 n/a n/a 0 129
2004 21 0 0 0 114 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 16 0 0 0 108 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 13 0 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 113
2007 10 0 0 0 109 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 8 n/a n/a n/a 110 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 10 0 0 1 134 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 8 0 0 1 109 n/a n/a 0 118
2011 4 0 0 2 121 0 0 0 127
2012 9 0 0 1 96 0 0 0 106
2013 4 0 0 1 104 0 0 0 109
2014 4 0 0 0 131 0 0 0 135
2015 3 0 0 0 137 0 0 0 140
2016 1 0 0 0 138 0 1 0 140
2017 0 0 0 2 129 0 1 0 132
2018 1 0 0 1 146 0 1 0 149
2019 2 0 0 2 156 0 1 0 161
2020 4 0 0 2 133 0 2 0 141
2021 2 0 0 2 162 0 3 0 169
2022 1 0 0 3 161 0 3 0 168
2023 0 0 0 0 163 0 2 0 165
2024 0 0 1 0 146 0 0 0 147

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 McLaughlin High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 119 10.6 11.2 n/a
1990 102 8.0 12.7 n/a
1991 110 9.0 12.2 n/a
1992 110 9.0 12.2 n/a
1993 130 11.5 11.3 n/a
1994 119 11.5 10.3 n/a
1995 141 12.6 11.2 n/a
1996 141 12.6 11.2 n/a
1997 129 10.8 11.9 58.9
1998 106 11.9 8.9 57.5
1999 97 12.1 8.0 71.1
2000 105 10.7 9.8 81.9
2001 110 11.8 9.3 72.7
2002 129 14.4 9.0 80.6
2003 129 14.4 9.0 80.6
2004 135 14.9 9.1 80.7
2005 124 15.1 8.2 97.6
2006 113 14.1 8.0 84.1
2007 119 14.7 8.1 n/a
2008 118 13.6 8.7 97.5
2009 145 13.3 10.9 91
2010 118 15.0 7.8 97.5
2011 127 13.6 9.3 97.6
2012 106 14.7 7.1 97.2
2013 109 12.4 8.7 96.3
2014 135 12.8 10.5 97.8
2015 140 12.0 11.6 97.9
2016 140 13.0 10.7 100
2017 132 12.5 10.5 100
2018 149 13.9 10.7 100
2019 161 12.3 12.9 100
2020 141 12.6 11.1 100
2021 169 17.4 9.6 100
2022 168 16.1 10.4 100
2023 165 15.9 10.3 100
2024 147 17.9 8.1 100

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 McLaughlin High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 119 10.6 11.2 n/a
1990 102 8.0 12.7 n/a
1991 110 9.0 12.2 n/a
1992 110 9.0 12.2 n/a
1993 130 11.5 11.3 n/a
1994 119 11.5 10.3 n/a
1995 141 12.6 11.2 n/a
1996 141 12.6 11.2 n/a
1997 129 10.8 11.9 58.9
1998 106 11.9 8.9 57.5
1999 97 12.1 8.0 71.1
2000 105 10.7 9.8 81.9
2001 110 11.8 9.3 72.7
2002 129 14.4 9.0 80.6
2003 129 14.4 9.0 80.6
2004 135 14.9 9.1 80.7
2005 124 15.1 8.2 97.6
2006 113 14.1 8.0 84.1
2007 119 14.7 8.1 n/a
2008 118 13.6 8.7 97.5
2009 145 13.3 10.9 91
2010 118 15.0 7.8 97.5
2011 127 13.6 9.3 97.6
2012 106 14.7 7.1 97.2
2013 109 12.4 8.7 96.3
2014 135 12.8 10.5 97.8
2015 140 12.0 11.6 97.9
2016 140 13.0 10.7 100
2017 132 12.5 10.5 100
2018 149 13.9 10.7 100
2019 161 12.3 12.9 100
2020 141 12.6 11.1 100
2021 169 17.4 9.6 100
2022 168 16.1 10.4 100
2023 165 15.9 10.3 100
2024 147 17.9 8.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McLaughlin High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,072 (17.2%) $14,783 (82.8%) $17,855
2021 $3,403 (19.8%) $13,766 (80.2%) $17,169
2022 $4,206 (22.7%) $14,343 (77.3%) $18,549
2023 $3,801 (21.0%) $14,340 (79.0%) $18,141

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McLaughlin High School - 01

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (McLaughlin High School - 01)9.126.9
 17.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (McLaughlin School District 15-2)9.126.9
 17.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (McLaughlin High School - 01)7.422.2
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161165
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian156163
 4.5%
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at McLaughlin High School - 01 are 99% American Indian.

McLaughlin High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 0.0% of South Dakota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended McLaughlin High School - 01.

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

Elementary : McLaughlin Elementary - 02
Middle : McLaughlin Middle School - 03


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