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Waubay High School - 01

Summary:

Waubay High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Waubay, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Waubay School District 18-3, which is ranked 53 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waubay High School - 01 has shown exceptional academic performance in recent years, ranking 4th out of 141 high schools in South Dakota and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 78.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 78.57% in Mathematics, and 71.43% in Science. However, the school's graduation rate of 33.3% in the 2023-2024 school year is significantly lower than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Florence High School - 01, Summit High School - 01, and Webster Area High School - 01. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has been a concern, ranging from 1.9% to 19.2% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

Waubay High School - 01 has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.9% to 60.94% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11.3 in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, and it may be necessary to explore additional support and resources to address these needs and improve student retention and success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 202 W School Rd
       Waubay, SD  57273

(605) 947-4529

District: Waubay School District 18-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,218 Help


Feeder schools for Waubay High School - 01:

Elementary:    Waubay Elementary - 02
Middle:    Waubay Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
48.5%
White:
45.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waubay High School - 01 ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waubay 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 (48.5%), White (45.6%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waubay High School - 01 is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Waubay High School - 01 employs 5.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waubay High School - 01 is $13,218.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waubay High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Waubay High School - 01 4th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Waubay High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Waubay School District 18-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Waubay School District 18-3 53rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waubay High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Waubay High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.45 112th 133 15.8%
2004 26.95 110th 132 16.7%
2005 44.95 89th 137 35.0%
2006 55.41 66th 136 51.5%
2007 80.01 19th 141 86.5%
2008 35.88 97th 135 28.1%
2009 46.50 92nd 144 36.1%
2010 12.40 137th 150 8.7%
2011 88.89 6th 141 95.7%
2013 72.32 40th 144 72.2%
2015 62.87 44th 133 66.9%
2016 72.56 33rd 141 76.6%
2022 4.57 132nd 134 1.5%
2024 92.16 4th 141 97.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Waubay High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.75 2nd 107 98.1%
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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 Waubay 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 92 92
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 89 89
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 87 87
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 87 87
1993 67 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 86
1994 72 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 92
1995 77 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 77 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 70 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 103
1998 70 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 58 0 0 1 28 n/a n/a 0 87
2000 55 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 88
2001 58 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 95
2002 68 0 2 0 48 n/a n/a 0 118
2003 68 0 2 0 48 n/a n/a 0 118
2004 60 0 1 2 38 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 55 0 1 1 45 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 58 0 2 0 24 n/a n/a 0 84
2007 52 0 1 0 30 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 50 n/a n/a 1 32 n/a n/a 0 83
2009 43 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 75
2010 39 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 65
2011 38 0 0 1 25 0 0 0 64
2012 32 0 0 1 25 0 1 0 59
2013 32 0 0 0 22 0 1 0 55
2014 30 0 0 0 28 0 2 0 60
2015 26 0 0 0 24 0 2 0 52
2016 26 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 51
2017 23 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 45
2018 19 0 0 3 25 0 0 0 47
2019 18 0 0 3 23 0 0 0 44
2020 15 0 0 3 33 0 1 0 52
2021 17 0 0 2 31 1 1 0 52
2022 20 0 0 1 28 0 2 0 51
2023 28 1 0 0 34 0 1 0 64
2024 31 0 0 0 33 0 4 0 68

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 Waubay High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 92 7.8 11.7 n/a
1990 89 12.1 7.3 n/a
1991 87 11.9 7.3 n/a
1992 87 11.9 7.3 n/a
1993 86 7.5 11.5 n/a
1994 92 7.7 11.9 n/a
1995 118 8.6 13.7 n/a
1996 118 8.6 13.7 n/a
1997 103 9.1 11.3 50.5
1998 106 8.9 11.9 12.3
1999 87 8.8 9.9 70.1
2000 88 8.4 10.5 80.7
2001 95 9.1 10.4 64.2
2002 118 7.0 16.9 64.4
2003 118 7.0 16.9 64.4
2004 101 7.9 12.8 71.3
2005 102 8.0 12.8 75.5
2006 84 8.2 10.2 71.4
2007 83 8.2 10.1 71.1
2008 83 8.5 9.8 71.1
2009 75 8.5 8.7 70.7
2010 65 9.1 7.1 53.8
2011 64 8.8 7.2 54.7
2012 59 8.2 7.1 64.4
2013 55 7.9 6.9 54.5
2014 60 7.6 7.8 63.3
2015 52 6.0 8.6 61.5
2016 51 5.0 10.2 52.9
2017 45 6.5 6.8 57.8
2018 47 4.9 9.5 70.2
2019 44 5.1 8.5 61.4
2020 52 5.5 9.3 71.2
2021 52 5.2 9.9 55.8
2022 51 4.9 10.3 54.9
2023 64 5.6 11.3 60.9
2024 68 5.5 12.3 61.8

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 Waubay High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 92 7.8 11.7 n/a
1990 89 12.1 7.3 n/a
1991 87 11.9 7.3 n/a
1992 87 11.9 7.3 n/a
1993 86 7.5 11.5 n/a
1994 92 7.7 11.9 n/a
1995 118 8.6 13.7 n/a
1996 118 8.6 13.7 n/a
1997 103 9.1 11.3 50.5
1998 106 8.9 11.9 12.3
1999 87 8.8 9.9 70.1
2000 88 8.4 10.5 80.7
2001 95 9.1 10.4 64.2
2002 118 7.0 16.9 64.4
2003 118 7.0 16.9 64.4
2004 101 7.9 12.8 71.3
2005 102 8.0 12.8 75.5
2006 84 8.2 10.2 71.4
2007 83 8.2 10.1 71.1
2008 83 8.5 9.8 71.1
2009 75 8.5 8.7 70.7
2010 65 9.1 7.1 53.8
2011 64 8.8 7.2 54.7
2012 59 8.2 7.1 64.4
2013 55 7.9 6.9 54.5
2014 60 7.6 7.8 63.3
2015 52 6.0 8.6 61.5
2016 51 5.0 10.2 52.9
2017 45 6.5 6.8 57.8
2018 47 4.9 9.5 70.2
2019 44 5.1 8.5 61.4
2020 52 5.5 9.3 71.2
2021 52 5.2 9.9 55.8
2022 51 4.9 10.3 54.9
2023 64 5.6 11.3 60.9
2024 68 5.5 12.3 61.8

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 Waubay High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $153 (1.2%) $12,994 (98.8%) $13,147
2021 $541 (4.1%) $12,568 (95.9%) $13,109
2022 $995 (6.5%) $14,377 (93.5%) $15,372
2023 $747 (5.7%) $12,472 (94.4%) $13,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waubay 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4464
 45.5%
African American01
American Indian2334
 47.8%
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1828
 55.6%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%60.9%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waubay High School - 01

Students at Waubay High School - 01 are 49% American Indian, 46% White, 6% Two or more races.

Yes! Waubay High School - 01 is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 141 South Dakota high schools.

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

Elementary : Waubay Elementary - 02
Middle : Waubay Middle School - 03

In the 2023-24 school year, 68 students attended Waubay High School - 01.


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