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Wakpala High School - 01

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Wakpala High School - 01 is a public high school located in Wakpala, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Smee School District 15-3, which is ranked 114 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakpala High School - 01 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota high schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 125 to 148 out of the total number of high schools in the state. The school has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. In comparison, the nearby Mobridge High School - 01 is ranked 60th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and has a 3-star rating, performing significantly better than Wakpala High School - 01. Wakpala High School - 01 also struggles to support the academic achievement of its high percentage of Native American and low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,648 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Mobridge High School - 01 ($14,052 in 2022-2023), Wakpala High School - 01 has not seen improved academic outcomes. The school's small enrollment of 66 students and favorable student-teacher ratio of 8.3 in 2022-2023 have also not translated into better performance or higher graduation rates compared to larger schools like Mobridge High School - 01. These findings suggest that factors beyond school size and spending, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and support services, may be more critical in driving student success at Wakpala High School - 01.


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Public 9-12

 12250 SD Hwy 1806
       Wakpala, SD  57658

(605) 845-3040

District: Smee School District 15-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,648 Help


Feeder schools for Wakpala High School - 01:

Elementary:    Wakpala Elementary - 02
Middle:    Wakpala Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
95.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Wakpala High School - 01 ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wakpala 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakpala High School - 01 is $20,648.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakpala High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakpala High School - 01 135th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Wakpala High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Smee School District 15-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Smee School District 15-3 114th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wakpala High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Wakpala High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.05 133rd 133 0.0%
2004 0.00 132nd 132 0.0%
2005 0.03 137th 137 0.0%
2006 0.01 136th 136 0.0%
2007 0.90 139th 141 1.4%
2009 0.13 142nd 144 1.4%
2010 0.34 148th 150 1.3%
2013 0.20 143rd 144 0.7%
2017 0.81 137th 137 0.0%
2018 3.23 131st 138 5.1%
2019 11.70 125th 135 7.4%
2021 2.19 138th 140 1.4%
2024 3.66 135th 141 4.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakpala High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.73 48th 53 9.4%
2021 9.34 36th 37 2.7%
2024 13.00 43rd 48 10.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Wakpala High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 15th 19 21.1%
2019 45.09 9th 18 50.0%
2021 22.00 16th 17 5.9%
2024 33.10 11th 16 31.3%
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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 Wakpala 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 29 29
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 30 30
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 25 25
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 25 25
1993 0 0 0 0 24 n/a n/a 0 24
1994 0 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 39
1995 0 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 32
1996 0 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 32
1997 0 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 34
1998 0 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 0 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 0 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 0 0 0 0 62 n/a n/a 0 62
2002 0 1 0 0 113 n/a n/a 0 114
2003 0 1 0 0 113 n/a n/a 0 114
2004 0 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 91
2005 0 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 83
2006 1 0 0 0 78 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 1 0 0 0 67 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 0 0 0 0 69 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 0 1 0 0 58 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 0 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 64
2012 1 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 61
2013 1 0 0 0 62 0 0 0 63
2014 0 1 0 0 40 0 0 0 41
2015 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 42
2016 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 38
2017 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2018 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 58
2019 0 0 0 0 52 0 1 0 53
2020 0 0 0 0 56 0 2 0 58
2021 0 0 0 0 65 0 2 0 67
2022 0 0 0 1 69 0 2 0 72
2023 0 0 0 1 63 0 2 0 66

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

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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 Wakpala High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 29 5.8 5.0 n/a
1990 30 7.4 4.0 n/a
1991 25 6.5 3.8 n/a
1992 25 6.7 3.7 n/a
1993 24 5.0 4.8 n/a
1994 39 5.4 7.2 n/a
1995 32 6.3 5.1 n/a
1996 32 6.3 5.1 n/a
1997 34 5.9 5.8 94.1
1998 34 8.0 4.3 94.1
1999 39 6.6 5.9 92.3
2000 32 4.7 6.8 90.6
2001 62 5.8 10.7 95.2
2002 114 7.1 16.1 76.3
2003 114 7.1 16.1 76.3
2004 91 9.9 9.2 85.7
2005 83 10.0 8.3 96.4
2006 79 10.2 7.7 96.2
2007 68 10.1 6.7 54.4
2008 72 8.0 9.0 95.8
2009 69 7.0 9.9 79.7
2010 59 8.3 7.0 94.9
2011 64 7.3 8.6 95.3
2012 61 6.9 8.8 95.1
2013 63 7.1 8.8 93.7
2014 41 7.8 5.2 92.7
2015 42 6.0 7.0 92.9
2016 38 7.0 5.4 100
2017 45 7.5 6.0 100
2018 58 7.5 7.6 100
2019 53 6.3 8.3 100
2020 58 7.7 7.5 100
2021 67 6.1 10.9 100
2022 72 6.8 10.5 100
2023 66 7.9 8.3 100

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 Wakpala High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 29 5.8 5.0 n/a
1990 30 7.4 4.0 n/a
1991 25 6.5 3.8 n/a
1992 25 6.7 3.7 n/a
1993 24 5.0 4.8 n/a
1994 39 5.4 7.2 n/a
1995 32 6.3 5.1 n/a
1996 32 6.3 5.1 n/a
1997 34 5.9 5.8 94.1
1998 34 8.0 4.3 94.1
1999 39 6.6 5.9 92.3
2000 32 4.7 6.8 90.6
2001 62 5.8 10.7 95.2
2002 114 7.1 16.1 76.3
2003 114 7.1 16.1 76.3
2004 91 9.9 9.2 85.7
2005 83 10.0 8.3 96.4
2006 79 10.2 7.7 96.2
2007 68 10.1 6.7 54.4
2008 72 8.0 9.0 95.8
2009 69 7.0 9.9 79.7
2010 59 8.3 7.0 94.9
2011 64 7.3 8.6 95.3
2012 61 6.9 8.8 95.1
2013 63 7.1 8.8 93.7
2014 41 7.8 5.2 92.7
2015 42 6.0 7.0 92.9
2016 38 7.0 5.4 100
2017 45 7.5 6.0 100
2018 58 7.5 7.6 100
2019 53 6.3 8.3 100
2020 58 7.7 7.5 100
2021 67 6.1 10.9 100
2022 72 6.8 10.5 100
2023 66 7.9 8.3 100

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 Wakpala High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,196 (10.9%) $18,017 (89.1%) $20,213
2021 $3,007 (15.9%) $15,885 (84.1%) $18,891
2022 $2,421 (12.0%) $17,713 (88.0%) $20,134
2023 $3,096 (15.0%) $17,552 (85.0%) $20,648

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakpala 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 (Wakpala High School - 01)5031.3
 18.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)5031.3
 18.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wakpala High School - 01)41.715.4
 26.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)3237.7
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.250.4
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5366
 24.5%
African American00
American Indian5263
 21.2%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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

Elementary : Wakpala Elementary - 02
Middle : Wakpala Middle School - 04

Students at Wakpala High School - 01 are 95% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Wakpala High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 4.3% of South Dakota high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Wakpala High School - 01.


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