Kadoka Area High School - 01

Summary:

Kadoka Area High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kadoka, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Kadoka Area School District 35-2, which is ranked 4 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kadoka Area High School - 01 consistently outperforms the state and its own district in standardized test scores, with 94.12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 64.7% in Mathematics, and 58.83% in Science. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 77.7% to 84.2% over the past three school years, and has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.4% to 4.0%. With a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.9 to 9.5, the school provides a more personalized learning environment for its students. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $14,342 to $19,572 over the past four school years, is higher than the state average, suggesting a strong investment in the education of its students.

When compared to the nearby Philip High School - 01, which is part of the Haakon School District 27-1, Kadoka Area High School - 01 outperforms it in academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio, indicating it is a stronger-performing school in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543

(605) 837-2172

District: Kadoka Area School District 35-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,908

Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

American Indian:

34.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kadoka Area High School - 01 ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kadoka Area 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), American Indian (34.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kadoka Area High School - 01 is 7.5. (See more...)

Compare Kadoka Area High School - 01 employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kadoka Area High School - 01 is $16,908.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kadoka Area High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Kadoka Area High School - 01 8^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Kadoka Area High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kadoka Area School District 35-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Kadoka Area School District 35-2 4^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kadoka Area High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Kadoka Area High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2008	55.74	64^th	135	52.6%
2009	16.78	131^st	144	9.0%
2010	43.89	104^th	150	30.7%
2011	16.83	127^th	141	9.9%
2012	27.03	116^th	143	18.9%
2013	38.45	104^th	144	27.8%
2015	30.23	105^th	133	21.1%
2016	76.75	26^th	141	81.6%
2017	45.90	83^rd	137	39.4%
2018	64.32	53^rd	138	61.6%
2019	86.43	13^th	135	90.4%
2021	53.96	70^th	140	50.0%
2022	76.84	28^th	134	79.1%
2023	92.34	7^th	138	94.9%
2024	89.66	8^th	141	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kadoka Area High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.11	15^th	83	81.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Kadoka Area High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	49.92	48^th	89	46.1%
2022	74.27	24^th	87	72.4%
2023	89.25	7^th	96	92.7%

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Rank History for White students at Kadoka Area High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	88.64	11^th	123	91.1%
2021	56.74	55^th	129	57.4%
2022	77.62	24^th	123	80.5%
2024	78.88	21^st	125	83.2%

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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 Kadoka Area High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	56	n/a	2	n/a	25	n/a	n/a	83
2009	51	0	1	0	37	n/a	n/a	89
2010	45	1	0	0	30	n/a	n/a	76
2011	52	0	0	0	31	0	1	84
2012	46	0	1	0	32	0	1	80
2013	42	0	1	0	37	0	0	80
2014	49	0	0	0	39	0	0	88
2015	44	0	0	0	37	0	0	81
2016	42	0	0	0	34	0	0	76
2017	51	0	0	0	33	0	0	84
2018	44	0	0	0	32	0	0	76
2019	42	0	0	2	29	0	0	73
2020	44	0	2	2	32	0	0	80
2021	46	0	1	2	27	0	0	76
2022	47	0	1	0	21	0	2	71
2023	48	0	0	0	24	0	3	75
2024	43	0	0	1	24	0	2	70

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 Kadoka Area High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	83	11.4	7.3	38.6
2009	89	11.6	7.7	43.8
2010	76	11.4	6.6	51.3
2011	84	11.1	7.5	53.6
2012	80	11.3	7.0	52.5
2013	80	11.2	7.1	48.8
2014	88	10.6	8.2	52.3
2015	81	9.0	9.0	35.8
2016	76	9.0	8.4	48.7
2017	84	9.2	9.0	50
2018	76	9.4	8.0	50
2019	73	9.5	7.6	39.7
2020	80	9.5	8.4	45
2021	76	8.9	8.4	25
2022	71	8.9	7.9	22.5
2023	75	7.8	9.5	26.7
2024	70	9.2	7.5	40

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 Kadoka Area High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	83	11.4	7.3	38.6
2009	89	11.6	7.7	43.8
2010	76	11.4	6.6	51.3
2011	84	11.1	7.5	53.6
2012	80	11.3	7.0	52.5
2013	80	11.2	7.1	48.8
2014	88	10.6	8.2	52.3
2015	81	9.0	9.0	35.8
2016	76	9.0	8.4	48.7
2017	84	9.2	9.0	50
2018	76	9.4	8.0	50
2019	73	9.5	7.6	39.7
2020	80	9.5	8.4	45
2021	76	8.9	8.4	25
2022	71	8.9	7.9	22.5
2023	75	7.8	9.5	26.7
2024	70	9.2	7.5	40

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 Kadoka Area High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,421 (16.9%)	$11,921 (83.1%)	$14,342
2021	$6,370 (32.5%)	$13,202 (67.5%)	$19,572
2022	$3,854 (21.8%)	$13,837 (78.2%)	$17,691
2023	$2,532 (15.0%)	$14,376 (85.0%)	$16,908

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kadoka Area High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 138 High schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area High School - 01)	94.7	86.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	90	86.7	3.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area High School - 01)	52.6	60	7.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	50	60	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Kadoka Area High School - 01)	47.4	73.3	26%
11th Grade Science (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	45	73.3	28.3%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Area High School - 01)	90	81.3	8.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	53.8	67.1	13.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Area High School - 01)	50	56.3	6.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Kadoka Area School District 35-2)	49.7	58.2	8.5%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	73	75	2.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	29	24	17.2%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	48	14.3%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	26.7%	13.1%

Schools Near Kadoka Area 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 Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kadoka Area High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 Bayberry St	Kadoka	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2172	70	9	7.5	40.0%	43 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	89.7	8^th of 141 public high schools	94.3%		92.3	7^th of 138 public high schools	94.9%	1	94.1	64.7	58.8	$16,908	$2,532	$14,376
Philip High School - 01	Public	9-12	330 Scottie Ave	Philip	57567	Haakon County	Haakon School District 27-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 859-2680	100	8	12.0	5.0%	91 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.0%)	30.7	107^th of 141 public high schools	24.1%		60.7	55^th of 138 public high schools	60.1%	52	59.1	31.8	22.7	$13,192	$693	$12,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Kadoka Area High School - 01

What district is Kadoka Area High School - 01 in?

Kadoka Area School District 35-2

What is the racial makeup of Kadoka Area High School - 01?

Students at Kadoka Area High School - 01 are 61% White, 34% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Kadoka Area High School - 01 a good school?

Yes. Kadoka Area High School - 01 ranks in the top 5.7% of South Dakota high schools.

How many students attend Kadoka Area High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Kadoka Area High School - 01.

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