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Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

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Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 is a small public high school in Waverly, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Waverly School District 14-5, which is ranked 116 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Dakota high schools, ranging from 71st to 123rd out of 135-144 schools over the past 10 years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5. Male students at the school have performed better than female students, and white students have performed below average compared to the state. The school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 95.6%, and low dropout rates, ranging from 1.0% to 1.2%. However, the school has consistently underperformed the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, Castlewood High School and Florence High School have consistently outperformed Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic performance. Watertown High School, a larger school, has also generally performed better than Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 in these areas. The consistently low statewide ranking and performance of Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 suggest that the school may need to focus on improving overall academic performance, particularly in core subject areas, and addressing equity issues to ensure all student groups are receiving the support they need to succeed.


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Public 9-12

 319 Mary Pl
       Waverly, SD  57201

(605) 886-9174

District: Waverly School District 14-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,223 Help


Feeder schools for Waverly-South Shore High School - 01:

Elementary:    Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
Middle:    Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
American Indian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 ranks worse than 85.8% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waverly-South Shore 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 Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 is $11,223.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waverly-South Shore High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 121st of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Waverly School District 14-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly School District 14-5 116th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.85 44th 132 66.7%
2008 39.94 90th 135 33.3%
2009 6.23 136th 144 5.6%
2010 79.81 14th 150 90.7%
2011 66.33 50th 141 64.5%
2012 18.41 123rd 143 14.0%
2013 36.07 108th 144 25.0%
2015 31.20 103rd 133 22.6%
2016 70.37 38th 141 73.0%
2017 18.98 119th 137 13.1%
2018 46.03 89th 138 35.5%
2019 14.15 123rd 135 8.9%
2021 53.45 71st 140 49.3%
2022 34.74 99th 134 26.1%
2023 20.42 116th 138 15.9%
2024 14.30 121st 141 14.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.15 80th 84 4.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.17 38th 87 56.3%
2023 41.59 62nd 96 35.4%
2024 29.31 79th 107 26.2%
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Rank History for White students at Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 96th 123 22.0%
2019 11.67 112th 123 8.9%
2021 41.46 83rd 129 35.7%
2022 23.35 101st 123 17.9%
2023 13.16 112th 121 7.4%
2024 13.81 111th 125 11.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Waverly-South Shore 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 37 37
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 40 40
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 34 34
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 34 34
1993 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1994 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1995 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1996 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1997 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1998 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1999 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2000 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2001 35 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 46 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 49
2003 46 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 49
2004 44 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2005 39 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 37 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 34 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 39 3 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 46
2009 78 3 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 91
2010 64 3 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 72
2011 62 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 66
2012 64 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 70
2013 63 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 69
2014 67 1 2 2 2 0 1 0 75
2015 69 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 76
2016 72 0 3 3 5 0 0 0 83
2017 71 0 1 3 5 0 2 0 82
2018 68 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 76
2019 68 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 75
2020 77 0 1 1 3 1 3 0 86
2021 74 0 0 1 2 1 5 0 83
2022 74 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 80
2023 81 1 0 2 3 1 4 0 92

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 Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 37 5.0 7.4 n/a
1990 40 8.8 4.5 n/a
1991 34 8.3 4.0 n/a
1992 34 8.6 3.9 n/a
1993 47 4.7 10.0 n/a
1994 58 5.5 10.5 n/a
1995 62 5.7 10.9 n/a
1996 62 5.7 10.9 n/a
1997 57 6.4 8.9 38.6
1998 60 7.2 8.3 43.3
1999 55 6.9 8.0 38.2
2000 44 7.1 6.2 50
2001 37 7.0 5.3 51.4
2002 49 6.2 7.9 59.2
2003 49 6.2 7.9 59.2
2004 45 6.1 7.4 44.4
2005 41 6.4 6.4 0
2006 43 6.3 6.8 27.9
2007 41 6.4 6.4 34.1
2008 46 5.6 8.2 43.5
2009 91 8.0 11.2 30.8
2010 72 8.0 8.9 34.7
2011 66 6.4 10.2 33.3
2012 70 6.6 10.5 28.6
2013 69 5.9 11.6 18.8
2014 75 5.7 13.1 22.7
2015 76 6.0 12.6 19.7
2016 83 5.0 16.6 21.7
2017 82 6.0 13.5 26.8
2018 76 8.1 9.3 26.3
2019 75 7.0 10.6 20
2020 86 7.0 12.1 26.7
2021 83 6.2 13.3 22.9
2022 80 5.8 13.7 12.5
2023 92 6.6 13.8 18.5

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 Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 37 5.0 7.4 n/a
1990 40 8.8 4.5 n/a
1991 34 8.3 4.0 n/a
1992 34 8.6 3.9 n/a
1993 47 4.7 10.0 n/a
1994 58 5.5 10.5 n/a
1995 62 5.7 10.9 n/a
1996 62 5.7 10.9 n/a
1997 57 6.4 8.9 38.6
1998 60 7.2 8.3 43.3
1999 55 6.9 8.0 38.2
2000 44 7.1 6.2 50
2001 37 7.0 5.3 51.4
2002 49 6.2 7.9 59.2
2003 49 6.2 7.9 59.2
2004 45 6.1 7.4 44.4
2005 41 6.4 6.4 0
2006 43 6.3 6.8 27.9
2007 41 6.4 6.4 34.1
2008 46 5.6 8.2 43.5
2009 91 8.0 11.2 30.8
2010 72 8.0 8.9 34.7
2011 66 6.4 10.2 33.3
2012 70 6.6 10.5 28.6
2013 69 5.9 11.6 18.8
2014 75 5.7 13.1 22.7
2015 76 6.0 12.6 19.7
2016 83 5.0 16.6 21.7
2017 82 6.0 13.5 26.8
2018 76 8.1 9.3 26.3
2019 75 7.0 10.6 20
2020 86 7.0 12.1 26.7
2021 83 6.2 13.3 22.9
2022 80 5.8 13.7 12.5
2023 92 6.6 13.8 18.5

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 Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $04 (0.0%) $10,459 (100.0%) $10,463
2021 $34 (0.3%) $10,487 (99.7%) $10,520
2022 $283 (2.5%) $10,962 (97.5%) $11,245
2023 $00 (0.0%) $11,223 (100.0%) $11,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly-South Shore 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 123rd of 135 High schoolsRanks 116th of 138 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly-South Shore High School - 01)33.341.2
 7.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly School District 14-5)33.341.2
 7.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly-South Shore High School - 01)33.323.5
 9.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly School District 14-5)33.323.5
 9.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Waverly-South Shore High School - 01)11.141.2
 30.1%
   11th Grade Science (Waverly School District 14-5)11.141.2
 30.1%
   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 Students7592
 22.7%
African American01
American Indian43
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander01
White6881
 19.1%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%18.5%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly-South Shore High School - 01

Students at Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Waverly-South Shore High School - 01.

Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
Middle : Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03

Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 14.2% of South Dakota high schools.


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