Is Mitchell High School - 01 a good school?

Mitchell High School - 01 ranks 64 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mitchell High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 909 students attended Mitchell High School - 01.

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

Students at Mitchell High School - 01 are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Mitchell High School - 01?

Mitchell High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abbott House Elementary - 06 Elementary : Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 Elementary : L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Elementary : Longfellow Elementary - 05 Elementary : Rockport Colony Elementary- 10 Elementary : Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 Middle : Mitchell Middle School - 02

Mitchell High School - 01

Summary:

Mitchell High School - 01 is a public high school serving 896 students in grades 9-12 in Mitchell, South Dakota. The school is part of the Mitchell School District 17-2, which is ranked 32 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mitchell High School - 01 consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.79% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 63.01%, and 39.58% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.56%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.1% in 2021-2022 to 89.8% in 2022-2023, which is consistently higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.6% to 1.8% over the past three school years, which are lower than the state average.

While Mitchell High School - 01 is the largest school in the immediate vicinity, nearby schools like Ethan High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01, and Hanson High School - 01 have higher statewide rankings and performance in some academic areas, suggesting that Mitchell High School - 01 could learn from their best practices. Additionally, the school serves a diverse population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the fluctuating percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may impact academic performance and other school-related factors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301

(605) 995-3034

District: Mitchell School District 17-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,148

Feeder schools for Mitchell High School - 01:

Elementary:	Abbott House Elementary - 06
	Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
	L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
	Longfellow Elementary - 05
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	Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
	Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Middle:	Mitchell Middle School - 02

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 909

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

7.9%

American Indian:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mitchell High School - 01 ranks better than 54.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mitchell 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 (80.7%), Hispanic (7.9%), American Indian (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell High School - 01 is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Mitchell High School - 01 employs 50.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell High School - 01 is $10,148.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell High School - 01 64^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Mitchell High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Mitchell School District 17-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell School District 17-2 32^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mitchell High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	70.61	38^th	133	71.4%
2004	53.65	67^th	132	49.2%
2005	72.83	33^rd	137	75.9%
2006	71.91	36^th	136	73.5%
2007	70.07	41^st	141	70.9%
2008	72.76	37^th	135	72.6%
2009	64.37	46^th	144	68.1%
2010	57.64	77^th	150	48.7%
2011	62.93	57^th	141	59.6%
2012	68.24	50^th	143	65.0%
2013	66.57	54^th	144	62.5%
2015	60.71	48^th	133	63.9%
2016	59.67	55^th	141	61.0%
2017	59.51	56^th	137	59.1%
2018	71.56	32^nd	138	76.8%
2019	64.14	45^th	135	66.7%
2021	69.26	31^st	140	77.9%
2022	65.52	49^th	134	63.4%
2023	56.42	64^th	138	53.6%
2024	57.16	64^th	141	54.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	15.07	16^th	17	5.9%
2023	80.53	2^nd	10	80.0%
2024	65.20	5^th	19	73.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	80.10	7^th	53	86.8%
2019	61.16	12^th	44	72.7%
2021	54.37	14^th	37	62.2%
2022	39.14	17^th	25	32.0%
2023	31.94	38^th	46	17.4%
2024	50.83	20^th	48	58.3%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	71.74	21^st	82	74.4%
2019	68.99	20^th	83	75.9%
2021	60.56	40^th	89	55.1%
2022	76.60	17^th	84	79.8%
2023	40.39	66^th	95	30.5%
2024	52.31	49^th	93	47.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	71.23	25^th	90	72.2%
2019	55.81	33^rd	88	62.5%
2021	74.93	14^th	89	84.3%
2022	38.58	59^th	87	32.2%
2023	65.06	28^th	96	70.8%
2024	57.62	45^th	107	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.49	2^nd	9	77.8%
2023	30.92	9^th	15	40.0%
2024	18.79	15^th	17	11.8%

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Rank History for White students at Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.94	32^nd	123	74.0%
2019	67.57	33^rd	123	73.2%
2021	64.66	40^th	129	69.0%
2022	66.11	43^rd	123	65.0%
2023	51.35	65^th	121	46.3%
2024	57.36	54^th	125	56.8%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchell 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	814	814
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	771	771
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	801	801
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	801	801
1993	795	0	5	2	10	n/a	n/a	0	812
1994	910	1	14	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	936
1995	948	1	16	5	10	n/a	n/a	0	980
1996	948	1	16	5	10	n/a	n/a	0	980
1997	929	1	20	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	960
1998	947	3	21	4	14	n/a	n/a	0	989
1999	904	3	15	3	15	n/a	n/a	0	940
2000	893	0	10	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	918
2001	873	1	11	3	16	n/a	n/a	0	904
2002	842	4	11	8	22	n/a	n/a	0	887
2003	842	4	11	8	22	n/a	n/a	0	887
2004	818	3	10	11	34	n/a	n/a	0	876
2005	801	2	11	14	24	n/a	n/a	0	852
2006	783	3	10	16	20	n/a	n/a	0	832
2007	752	4	8	14	32	n/a	n/a	0	810
2008	710	6	9	19	37	n/a	n/a	0	781
2009	715	6	3	20	40	n/a	n/a	0	784
2010	700	3	7	16	30	n/a	n/a	0	756
2011	688	5	5	20	35	2	0	0	755
2012	710	4	4	14	29	3	0	0	764
2013	719	4	6	21	30	1	3	0	784
2014	709	6	8	25	23	1	2	0	774
2015	683	6	8	23	37	2	4	0	763
2016	697	5	7	32	27	0	22	0	790
2017	665	8	8	33	35	0	23	0	772
2018	662	8	8	35	38	0	26	0	777
2019	692	8	11	38	30	3	19	0	801
2020	684	6	9	40	42	3	19	0	803
2021	731	10	8	47	39	3	20	0	858
2022	771	10	8	67	35	0	25	0	916
2023	746	9	7	68	39	0	27	0	896
2024	734	10	8	72	52	0	33	0	909

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	814	48.0	16.9	n/a
1990	771	33.8	22.8	n/a
1991	801	33.0	24.2	n/a
1992	801	33.0	24.2	n/a
1993	812	51.1	15.9	n/a
1994	936	52.1	18.0	n/a
1995	980	58.9	16.6	n/a
1996	980	58.9	16.6	n/a
1997	960	56.6	17.0	10.9
1998	989	59.5	16.6	20.2
1999	940	62.9	14.9	17.6
2000	918	59.5	15.4	11.8
2001	904	51.1	17.7	12.8
2002	887	51.9	17.1	14.3
2003	887	51.9	17.1	14.3
2004	876	54.0	16.2	13.2
2005	852	53.9	15.8	20.8
2006	832	53.7	15.5	20.6
2007	810	53.8	15.1	17.4
2008	781	51.8	15.1	22.9
2009	784	52.2	15.0	24.2
2010	756	50.6	14.9	24.1
2011	755	49.3	15.3	18.5
2012	764	46.3	16.4	18.3
2013	784	47.2	16.5	18.8
2014	774	49.0	15.7	20.5
2015	763	50.0	15.2	21
2016	790	49.0	16.1	26.2
2017	772	48.5	15.9	26.2
2018	777	47.8	16.2	23.8
2019	801	48.0	16.6	23.8
2020	803	47.6	16.8	29.5
2021	858	47.5	18.0	19.2
2022	916	46.6	19.6	11.8
2023	896	48.6	18.4	28.7
2024	909	50.8	17.8	24.9

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 Mitchell High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	814	48.0	16.9	n/a
1990	771	33.8	22.8	n/a
1991	801	33.0	24.2	n/a
1992	801	33.0	24.2	n/a
1993	812	51.1	15.9	n/a
1994	936	52.1	18.0	n/a
1995	980	58.9	16.6	n/a
1996	980	58.9	16.6	n/a
1997	960	56.6	17.0	10.9
1998	989	59.5	16.6	20.2
1999	940	62.9	14.9	17.6
2000	918	59.5	15.4	11.8
2001	904	51.1	17.7	12.8
2002	887	51.9	17.1	14.3
2003	887	51.9	17.1	14.3
2004	876	54.0	16.2	13.2
2005	852	53.9	15.8	20.8
2006	832	53.7	15.5	20.6
2007	810	53.8	15.1	17.4
2008	781	51.8	15.1	22.9
2009	784	52.2	15.0	24.2
2010	756	50.6	14.9	24.1
2011	755	49.3	15.3	18.5
2012	764	46.3	16.4	18.3
2013	784	47.2	16.5	18.8
2014	774	49.0	15.7	20.5
2015	763	50.0	15.2	21
2016	790	49.0	16.1	26.2
2017	772	48.5	15.9	26.2
2018	777	47.8	16.2	23.8
2019	801	48.0	16.6	23.8
2020	803	47.6	16.8	29.5
2021	858	47.5	18.0	19.2
2022	916	46.6	19.6	11.8
2023	896	48.6	18.4	28.7
2024	909	50.8	17.8	24.9

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 Mitchell High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$397 (4.2%)	$8,945 (95.7%)	$9,343
2021	$690 (6.9%)	$9,311 (93.1%)	$10,001
2022	$473 (5.2%)	$8,621 (94.8%)	$9,094
2023	$410 (4.0%)	$9,738 (96.0%)	$10,148

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 64^th of 138 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell High School - 01)	66.5	64.2	2.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	66.5	64.2	2.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell High School - 01)	52.8	41.9	10.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	52.8	41.9	10.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Mitchell High School - 01)	36.7	50.7	14.1%
11th Grade Science (Mitchell School District 17-2)	36.7	50.7	14.1%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mitchell High School - 01)	65.9	63.7	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 17-2)	57.3	57.1	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mitchell High School - 01)	51.8	41.3	10.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mitchell School District 17-2)	55.1	52.3	2.8%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%
All Grades Science (Mitchell High School - 01)	36	49.8	13.8%
All Grades Science (Mitchell School District 17-2)	36.4	44.5	8.2%
All Grades Science (South Dakota)	40	42.6	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	801	896	11.9%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	30	39	30%
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	38	68	78.9%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	692	746	7.8%
Two or More Races	19	27	42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	28.7%	4.8%

Schools Near Mitchell 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)

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