Parker High School - 01

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Parker High School - 01 ranks 93 rd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Parker High School - 01 is a public high school serving 157 students in grades 9-12 in Parker, South Dakota. The school is part of the Parker School District 60-4, which is ranked 90 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the standout features of Parker High School - 01 is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.1% to 97.3% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the state average and compares favorably to nearby schools like Roosevelt High School - 03 (86.8%) and West Central High School - 01 (95.0%). However, the school's performance on standardized tests is more mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally lower than the state averages and some nearby schools, such as Canistota High School - 01 and Lennox High School - 01.

Another interesting finding is the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, which has ranged from a high of 16th out of 140 schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 109th out of 134 schools in 2021-2022. This volatility suggests that the school's performance may be inconsistent or influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the data shows notable differences in the rankings of female and male students, with female students performing better than their male counterparts. The school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates also suggest a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its higher graduation rates but also raises questions about the school's ability to support and serve students from lower-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053

(605) 297-3456

District: Parker School District 60-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,069

Feeder schools for Parker High School - 01:

Elementary:	Parker Elementary - 02
Middle:	Parker Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parker High School - 01 ranks worse than 66% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Parker 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 Parker High School - 01 is $10,069.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parker High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Parker High School - 01 93^rd of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Parker High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Parker School District 60-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Parker School District 60-4 90^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parker High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Parker High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	51.73	75^th	133	43.6%
2004	76.25	23^rd	132	82.6%
2005	60.33	55^th	137	59.9%
2006	83.41	11^th	136	91.9%
2007	59.97	65^th	141	53.9%
2008	50.61	71^st	135	47.4%
2009	63.34	51^st	144	64.6%
2010	83.35	9^th	150	94.0%
2011	70.77	43^rd	141	69.5%
2012	69.47	48^th	143	66.4%
2013	77.86	25^th	144	82.6%
2015	70.23	35^th	133	73.7%
2016	68.07	41^st	141	70.9%
2017	29.39	107^th	137	21.9%
2018	73.97	26^th	138	81.2%
2019	66.70	38^th	135	71.9%
2021	79.38	16^th	140	88.6%
2022	25.41	109^th	134	18.7%
2023	56.61	62^nd	138	55.1%
2024	36.31	93^rd	141	34.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.30	6^th	44	86.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Parker High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.56	13^th	82	84.1%
2019	95.26	3^rd	83	96.4%
2021	84.64	7^th	89	92.1%
2022	58.82	36^th	84	57.1%
2023	63.82	34^th	95	64.2%
2024	46.00	60^th	93	35.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Parker High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.20	28^th	90	68.9%
2019	15.77	77^th	88	12.5%
2021	70.44	20^th	89	77.5%
2022	3.57	86^th	87	1.1%
2023	49.91	57^th	96	40.6%
2024	30.76	78^th	107	27.1%

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Rank History for White students at Parker High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.84	33^rd	123	73.2%
2019	63.37	41^st	123	66.7%
2021	75.75	21^st	129	83.7%
2022	22.26	103^rd	123	16.3%
2023	52.92	58^th	121	52.1%
2024	34.73	86^th	125	31.2%

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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 Parker 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	110	110
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	122	122
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124	124
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	124	124
1993	126	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1994	136	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
1995	139	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
1996	139	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	142
1997	149	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	155
1998	151	3	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	158
1999	159	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	161
2000	163	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2001	167	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2002	161	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2003	161	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2004	151	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2005	137	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	140	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2007	128	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
2008	113	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	118
2009	109	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	112
2010	103	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	107
2011	110	2	1	0	2	0	0	0	115
2012	99	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	103
2013	103	2	1	2	1	0	1	0	110
2014	93	3	1	0	2	0	1	0	100
2015	87	2	1	2	1	0	0	0	93
2016	93	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	100
2017	108	1	0	3	2	1	1	0	116
2018	120	1	0	6	1	1	3	0	132
2019	124	1	0	4	0	1	3	0	133
2020	136	2	0	9	0	2	2	0	151
2021	148	0	0	4	0	1	5	0	158
2022	141	0	0	7	0	1	5	0	154
2023	139	0	0	11	1	1	5	0	157

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 Parker High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	110	10.2	10.7	n/a
1990	122	13.4	9.1	n/a
1991	124	13.4	9.2	n/a
1992	124	13.4	9.2	n/a
1993	128	11.0	11.6	n/a
1994	142	11.0	12.9	n/a
1995	142	11.8	12.0	n/a
1996	142	11.8	12.0	n/a
1997	155	12.3	12.6	11
1998	158	13.1	12.1	16.5
1999	161	13.0	12.4	12.4
2000	164	13.6	12.1	13.4
2001	170	13.4	12.7	14.1
2002	167	12.7	13.1	10.8
2003	167	12.7	13.1	10.8
2004	157	11.5	13.7	10.2
2005	141	11.0	12.8	6.4
2006	144	10.9	13.2	10.4
2007	131	11.1	11.8	11.5
2008	118	10.9	10.8	8.5
2009	112	11.1	10.1	8.9
2010	107	11.0	9.7	9.3
2011	115	9.5	12.0	10.4
2012	103	9.2	11.1	12.6
2013	110	8.9	12.2	14.5
2014	100	9.1	10.8	13
2015	93	9.0	10.3	20.4
2016	100	10.0	10.0	23
2017	116	9.7	11.9	19.8
2018	132	10.5	12.5	20.5
2019	133	10.7	12.4	18
2020	151	9.9	15.1	9.3
2021	158	10.3	15.3	7
2022	154	10.9	14.1	7.1
2023	157	11.2	13.9	6.4

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 Parker High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	110	10.2	10.7	n/a
1990	122	13.4	9.1	n/a
1991	124	13.4	9.2	n/a
1992	124	13.4	9.2	n/a
1993	128	11.0	11.6	n/a
1994	142	11.0	12.9	n/a
1995	142	11.8	12.0	n/a
1996	142	11.8	12.0	n/a
1997	155	12.3	12.6	11
1998	158	13.1	12.1	16.5
1999	161	13.0	12.4	12.4
2000	164	13.6	12.1	13.4
2001	170	13.4	12.7	14.1
2002	167	12.7	13.1	10.8
2003	167	12.7	13.1	10.8
2004	157	11.5	13.7	10.2
2005	141	11.0	12.8	6.4
2006	144	10.9	13.2	10.4
2007	131	11.1	11.8	11.5
2008	118	10.9	10.8	8.5
2009	112	11.1	10.1	8.9
2010	107	11.0	9.7	9.3
2011	115	9.5	12.0	10.4
2012	103	9.2	11.1	12.6
2013	110	8.9	12.2	14.5
2014	100	9.1	10.8	13
2015	93	9.0	10.3	20.4
2016	100	10.0	10.0	23
2017	116	9.7	11.9	19.8
2018	132	10.5	12.5	20.5
2019	133	10.7	12.4	18
2020	151	9.9	15.1	9.3
2021	158	10.3	15.3	7
2022	154	10.9	14.1	7.1
2023	157	11.2	13.9	6.4

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 Parker High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$13 (0.2%)	$8,247 (99.8%)	$8,260
2021	$156 (1.8%)	$8,386 (98.2%)	$8,542
2022	$140 (1.5%)	$9,055 (98.5%)	$9,194
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$10,069 (100.0%)	$10,069

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parker High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 62^nd of 138 High schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Parker High School - 01)	69.4	72.2	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Parker School District 60-4)	69.4	72.2	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Parker High School - 01)	50	36.1	13.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Parker School District 60-4)	50	36.1	13.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Parker High School - 01)	38.9	50	11.1%
11th Grade Science (Parker School District 60-4)	38.9	50	11.1%
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	133	157	18%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	124	139	12.1%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	6.4%	11.7%

Schools Near Parker 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
Parker High School - 01	Public	9-12	335 W 1st St	Parker	57053	Turner County	Parker School District 60-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 297-3456	157	11	13.9	6.4%	139 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	36.3	93^rd of 141 public high schools	34.0%		56.6	62^nd of 138 public high schools	55.1%	31	57.1		35.7		32.1		$10,069	$00	$10,069
Marion High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	55	7	8.1	10.9%	52 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	57.8	62^nd of 141 public high schools	56.0%		4.3	134^th of 138 public high schools	2.9%	72	57.1	53.3	35.7	33.3	64.3	60.0	$18,727	$153	$18,574
Lennox High School - 01	Public	9-12	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	359	22	16.2	13.6%	326 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	86.1	13^th of 141 public high schools	90.8%		85.2	12^th of 138 public high schools	91.3%	1	81.0	81.2	48.8	48.2	71.4	71.8	$10,642	$325	$10,316
Freeman High School - 01	Public	9-12	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 925-4214	92	9	10.2	19.6%	80 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	65	45^th of 141 public high schools	68.1%		37.9	94^th of 138 public high schools	31.9%	49	83.3		25.0		62.5		$15,333	$1,088	$14,246
Tea Area High School - 03	Public	9-12	500 W Brian St	Tea	57064	Lincoln County	Tea Area School District 41-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 498-2700	610	35	17.6	9.0%	526 (86.2%)	14 (2.3%)	36 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.1%)	54.1	68^th of 141 public high schools	51.8%		65.3	40^th of 138 public high schools	71.0%	28	63.1	62.7	39.4	39.1	46.9	46.6	$9,422	$452	$8,969
Canistota High School - 01	Public	9-12	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	76	7	10.6	15.8%	71 (93.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	81.5	21^st of 141 public high schools	85.1%		52	73^rd of 138 public high schools	47.1%	52	73.7		52.6		63.2		$15,212	$785	$14,427
Viborg-Hurley High School - 01	Public	9-12	203 W Park Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	119	9	12.8	20.2%	103 (86.6%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	16.9	119^th of 141 public high schools	15.6%		46.5	81^st of 138 public high schools	41.3%	38	52.0				16.0		$11,169	$00	$11,169
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07	Public, Virtual	8-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	16	2	6.6	18.8%	4 (25.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$12,664	$2,938	$9,726
Falls Academy - 08	Public, Virtual	5-12	46560 264th St	Sioux Falls	57107	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 528-3799	25	2	15.8	12.0%	12 (48.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$10,287	$3,048	$7,239
Roosevelt High School - 03	Public	9-12	6600 W 41st St	Sioux Falls	57106	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 362-2860	1,713	110	15.5	27.5%	1,137 (66.4%)	173 (10.1%)	200 (11.7%)	22 (1.3%)	69 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	111 (6.5%)	57.9	61^st of 141 public high schools	56.7%		54.8	69^th of 138 public high schools	50.0%	8	64.3	63.7	37.5	36.9	53.0	52.5	$11,140	$1,072	$10,068

Frequently Asked Questions about Parker High School - 01

What district is Parker High School - 01 in?

Parker School District 60-4

What schools feed into Parker High School - 01?

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

Elementary : Parker Elementary - 02
Middle : Parker Junior High - 03

Is Parker High School - 01 a good school?

Parker High School - 01 ranks 93^rd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parker High School - 01?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Parker High School - 01.

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

Students at Parker High School - 01 are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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