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Wessington Springs High School - 01

Summary:

Wessington Springs High School - 01 is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, with a student population of around 90. The school has a predominantly White student body, with over 97% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Wessington Springs High School - 01 has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, where its proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments have been significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, declining from a high of 25th out of 135 high schools in 2018-2019 to 93rd out of 138 high schools in 2022-2023. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 12.4 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Wessington Springs High School - 01 has also fluctuated, ranging from 4.23% in 2021-2022 to 20% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92.

While Wessington Springs High School - 01 has a highly homogeneous student population, the nearby Woonsocket High School - 01 has a more diverse student body, with 87.78% White, 5.56% Hispanic, 2.22% Asian, and 3.33% two or more races. Additionally, Wessington Springs High School - 01 has a higher per-student spending of $12,749 in 2020-2021, compared to the Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92, which had a per-student spending of $6,929 in the same year. These comparisons provide valuable insights for the Wessington Springs School District 36-2 and the community to identify areas for improvement and potential best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 302 Dakota Ave N
       Wessington Springs, SD  57382

(605) 539-9391

District: Wessington Springs School District 36-2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,675 Help


Feeder schools for Wessington Springs High School - 01:

Elementary:    Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
    Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
Middle:    Wessington Springs Junior High - 04

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.9%
Hispanic:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wessington Springs High School - 01 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wessington Springs 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 (98.9%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wessington Springs High School - 01 is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Wessington Springs High School - 01 employs 7.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wessington Springs High School - 01 is $11,675.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Wessington Springs High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Wessington Springs High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.83 55th 133 58.6%
2004 35.85 101st 132 23.5%
2005 21.48 120th 137 12.4%
2006 40.61 94th 136 30.9%
2007 59.97 65th 141 53.9%
2008 40.98 89th 135 34.1%
2009 78.90 24th 144 83.3%
2010 51.77 83rd 150 44.7%
2011 15.75 129th 141 8.5%
2012 54.77 74th 143 48.3%
2013 52.75 82nd 144 43.1%
2015 17.91 118th 133 11.3%
2016 6.53 133rd 141 5.7%
2017 23.13 113th 137 17.5%
2018 52.12 79th 138 42.8%
2019 77.17 25th 135 81.5%
2021 66.81 40th 140 71.4%
2022 43.66 87th 134 35.1%
2023 40.18 93rd 138 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wessington Springs High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 69th 82 15.9%
2023 45.61 58th 95 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wessington Springs High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.27 29th 89 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wessington Springs High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 79th 123 35.8%
2019 78.10 22nd 123 82.1%
2021 60.12 48th 129 62.8%
2022 37.88 84th 123 31.7%
2023 31.84 91st 121 24.8%
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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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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wessington Springs 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 137 137
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 138 138
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 123 123
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 123 123
1993 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 154 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 152 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 152 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 158 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1999 132 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2000 139 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 129 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2002 133 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 133 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 121 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 110 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 100 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 105 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 86 n/a 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2009 87 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2010 73 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 75
2011 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73
2012 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58
2013 58 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 59
2014 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58
2015 82 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 83
2016 85 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 88
2017 64 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 66
2018 71 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 73
2019 70 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 72
2020 69 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 70
2021 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69
2022 70 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2023 88 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 90
2024 89 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 90

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 Wessington Springs High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 137 12.4 11.0 n/a
1990 138 14.8 9.3 n/a
1991 123 14.8 8.3 n/a
1992 123 14.8 8.3 n/a
1993 133 13.5 9.9 n/a
1994 155 12.3 12.6 n/a
1995 154 13.3 11.6 n/a
1996 154 13.3 11.6 n/a
1997 161 13.1 12.3 19.9
1998 149 12.8 11.6 40.3
1999 133 12.4 10.7 30.8
2000 140 12.7 11.0 26.4
2001 130 12.1 10.7 26.9
2002 134 11.4 11.8 24.6
2003 134 11.4 11.8 24.6
2004 123 11.5 10.7 29.3
2005 111 11.2 9.9 28.8
2006 102 11.1 9.2 31.4
2007 107 11.6 9.2 27.1
2008 89 10.6 8.4 16.9
2009 92 9.1 10.1 23.9
2010 75 8.7 8.5 32
2011 73 10.4 7.0 24.7
2012 58 9.3 6.2 19
2013 59 7.6 7.7 25.4
2014 58 7.5 7.6 39.7
2015 83 7.0 11.8 30.1
2016 88 7.0 12.5 37.5
2017 66 7.2 9.0 28.8
2018 73 7.4 9.8 19.2
2019 72 6.5 11.0 16.7
2020 70 7.2 9.6 18.6
2021 69 7.1 9.6 13
2022 71 7.4 9.5 4.2
2023 90 7.2 12.4 20
2024 90 7.8 11.4 21.1

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 Wessington Springs High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 137 12.4 11.0 n/a
1990 138 14.8 9.3 n/a
1991 123 14.8 8.3 n/a
1992 123 14.8 8.3 n/a
1993 133 13.5 9.9 n/a
1994 155 12.3 12.6 n/a
1995 154 13.3 11.6 n/a
1996 154 13.3 11.6 n/a
1997 161 13.1 12.3 19.9
1998 149 12.8 11.6 40.3
1999 133 12.4 10.7 30.8
2000 140 12.7 11.0 26.4
2001 130 12.1 10.7 26.9
2002 134 11.4 11.8 24.6
2003 134 11.4 11.8 24.6
2004 123 11.5 10.7 29.3
2005 111 11.2 9.9 28.8
2006 102 11.1 9.2 31.4
2007 107 11.6 9.2 27.1
2008 89 10.6 8.4 16.9
2009 92 9.1 10.1 23.9
2010 75 8.7 8.5 32
2011 73 10.4 7.0 24.7
2012 58 9.3 6.2 19
2013 59 7.6 7.7 25.4
2014 58 7.5 7.6 39.7
2015 83 7.0 11.8 30.1
2016 88 7.0 12.5 37.5
2017 66 7.2 9.0 28.8
2018 73 7.4 9.8 19.2
2019 72 6.5 11.0 16.7
2020 70 7.2 9.6 18.6
2021 69 7.1 9.6 13
2022 71 7.4 9.5 4.2
2023 90 7.2 12.4 20
2024 90 7.8 11.4 21.1

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 Wessington Springs High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $226 (1.9%) $11,964 (98.2%) $12,189
2021 $680 (5.3%) $12,070 (94.7%) $12,749
2022 $416 (3.3%) $12,241 (96.7%) $12,657
2023 $752 (6.4%) $10,923 (93.6%) $11,675

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wessington Springs 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 25th of 135 High schoolsRanks 93rd of 138 High schools
 48.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs High School - 01)8072.2
 7.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)77.856.8
 21%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs High School - 01)46.733.3
 13.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)38.918.9
 20%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Wessington Springs High School - 01)46.727.8
 18.9%
   11th Grade Science (Wessington Springs School District 36-2)44.516.2
 28.2%
   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 Students7290
 25%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White7088
 25.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%20%
 3.3%

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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