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Newell High School - 01

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Newell High School - 01 is a public high school located in Newell, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Newell School District 09-2, which is ranked 85 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newell High School - 01 has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of South Dakota high schools, with rankings ranging from 113 to 139 out of 135 to 141 schools over the past decade. The school's performance has been stagnant, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, and only briefly reaching a 1-star rating in some years. Graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 66.6% to 92% in recent years, and the school's dropout rates, ranging from 1.2% to 3.4%, are higher than the state average. Academically, Newell High School - 01 students perform significantly below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 30.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $12,207 in 2020-2021 to $14,061 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful change, and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 501 Dartmouth Ave
       Newell, SD  57760

(605) 456-0102

District: Newell School District 09-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,061 Help


Feeder schools for Newell High School - 01:

Elementary:    Newell Elementary - 02
Middle:    Newell Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Newell High School - 01 ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newell 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: White (84.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newell High School - 01 is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Newell High School - 01 employs 7.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newell High School - 01 is $14,061.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Newell High School - 01 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Newell High School - 01 139th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Newell High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

Newell School District 09-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Newell School District 09-2 85th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newell High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Newell High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.69 28th 133 78.9%
2004 38.64 95th 132 28.0%
2005 65.82 47th 137 65.7%
2006 72.38 35th 136 74.3%
2007 76.61 26th 141 81.6%
2008 65.38 50th 135 63.0%
2009 88.75 9th 144 93.8%
2010 74.13 32nd 150 78.7%
2011 40.96 95th 141 32.6%
2012 77.73 25th 143 82.5%
2013 20.79 126th 144 12.5%
2015 10.85 122nd 133 8.3%
2016 12.62 128th 141 9.2%
2017 2.11 133rd 137 2.9%
2018 11.37 126th 138 8.7%
2019 21.40 113th 135 16.3%
2021 23.94 117th 140 16.4%
2022 5.03 131st 134 2.2%
2023 7.07 131st 138 5.1%
2024 1.95 139th 141 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newell High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 45th 53 15.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Newell High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.55 82nd 84 2.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Newell High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.25 82nd 90 8.9%
2019 20.22 73rd 88 17.0%
2021 20.39 78th 89 12.4%
2022 4.16 85th 87 2.3%
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Rank History for White students at Newell High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.12 119th 123 3.3%
2019 17.57 108th 123 12.2%
2021 18.79 112th 129 13.2%
2023 4.99 119th 121 1.7%
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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 Newell 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 147 147
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 145 145
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 142 142
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 142 142
1993 143 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 148
1994 151 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 161
1995 166 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 171
1996 166 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 171
1997 176 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 168 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 173 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2000 164 1 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 167 0 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 141 0 3 1 9 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 141 0 3 1 9 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 149 0 3 0 7 n/a n/a 0 159
2005 139 0 3 3 7 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 121 1 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2007 126 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 124 1 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 126
2009 104 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 86 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 99 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 104
2012 100 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 108
2013 95 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 102
2014 84 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 96
2015 90 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 99
2016 71 4 0 1 6 0 1 0 83
2017 89 3 0 3 2 0 2 0 99
2018 87 3 0 1 1 1 1 0 94
2019 81 4 1 1 2 1 2 0 92
2020 74 3 2 1 6 0 3 0 89
2021 78 2 3 0 4 0 2 0 89
2022 65 1 2 3 4 0 3 0 78
2023 65 1 1 3 3 0 2 0 75
2024 56 1 1 3 2 0 3 0 66

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 Newell High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 147 13.0 11.3 n/a
1990 145 14.0 10.3 n/a
1991 142 14.0 10.1 n/a
1992 142 15.6 9.1 n/a
1993 148 12.9 11.5 n/a
1994 161 13.3 12.1 n/a
1995 171 13.3 12.9 n/a
1996 171 13.3 12.9 n/a
1997 182 13.3 13.7 30.2
1998 172 14.1 12.2 39
1999 178 14.0 12.7 39.9
2000 173 14.3 12.1 39.9
2001 175 13.5 13.0 40.6
2002 154 12.7 12.1 39.6
2003 154 12.7 12.1 39.6
2004 159 13.3 12.0 38.4
2005 152 12.4 12.3 32.9
2006 128 12.7 10.1 35.2
2007 130 12.7 10.2 37.7
2008 126 11.9 10.6 0.8
2009 111 11.3 9.8 34.2
2010 93 12.9 7.2 43
2011 104 13.2 7.8 38.5
2012 108 9.7 11.1 50
2013 102 9.9 10.2 33.3
2014 96 11.2 8.5 45.8
2015 99 12.0 8.2 50.5
2016 83 12.0 6.9 60.2
2017 99 12.4 7.9 44.4
2018 94 10.7 8.7 42.6
2019 92 10.1 9.0 53.3
2020 89 10.3 8.5 43.8
2021 89 8.9 9.9 39.3
2022 78 8.8 8.7 28.2
2023 75 7.8 9.5 30.7
2024 66 7.8 8.4 43.9

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 Newell High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 147 13.0 11.3 n/a
1990 145 14.0 10.3 n/a
1991 142 14.0 10.1 n/a
1992 142 15.6 9.1 n/a
1993 148 12.9 11.5 n/a
1994 161 13.3 12.1 n/a
1995 171 13.3 12.9 n/a
1996 171 13.3 12.9 n/a
1997 182 13.3 13.7 30.2
1998 172 14.1 12.2 39
1999 178 14.0 12.7 39.9
2000 173 14.3 12.1 39.9
2001 175 13.5 13.0 40.6
2002 154 12.7 12.1 39.6
2003 154 12.7 12.1 39.6
2004 159 13.3 12.0 38.4
2005 152 12.4 12.3 32.9
2006 128 12.7 10.1 35.2
2007 130 12.7 10.2 37.7
2008 126 11.9 10.6 0.8
2009 111 11.3 9.8 34.2
2010 93 12.9 7.2 43
2011 104 13.2 7.8 38.5
2012 108 9.7 11.1 50
2013 102 9.9 10.2 33.3
2014 96 11.2 8.5 45.8
2015 99 12.0 8.2 50.5
2016 83 12.0 6.9 60.2
2017 99 12.4 7.9 44.4
2018 94 10.7 8.7 42.6
2019 92 10.1 9.0 53.3
2020 89 10.3 8.5 43.8
2021 89 8.9 9.9 39.3
2022 78 8.8 8.7 28.2
2023 75 7.8 9.5 30.7
2024 66 7.8 8.4 43.9

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 Newell High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $519 (4.2%) $11,810 (95.8%) $12,329
2021 $422 (3.5%) $11,785 (96.5%) $12,207
2022 $799 (5.8%) $12,999 (94.2%) $13,799
2023 $4,029 (28.7%) $10,032 (71.3%) $14,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newell 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 113th of 135 High schoolsRanks 131st of 138 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newell High School - 01)5525
 30%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Newell School District 09-2)5525
 30%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newell High School - 01)207.7
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Newell School District 09-2)207.7
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Newell High School - 01)2530
 5%
   11th Grade Science (Newell School District 09-2)2530
 5%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9275
 18.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8165
 19.8%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%30.7%
 22.6%

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

Elementary : Newell Elementary - 02
Middle : Newell Middle School - 04

Newell High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 1.4% of South Dakota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Newell High School - 01.

Students at Newell High School - 01 are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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