Highmore High School - 01

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Highmore High School - 01 ranks 37 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Highmore High School - 01 is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Highmore, South Dakota, with a student population of just 57. The school is part of the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 school district, which is ranked 28th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highmore High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 31st out of 135 schools to as low as 119th out of 138 schools in recent years. The school's performance has also been inconsistent, with a 4-star rating in some years and a 1-star rating in others. Compared to the state average, Highmore High School - 01 has generally performed better in science proficiency, but has struggled in English Language Arts and mathematics proficiency. However, the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate of 100% in the last two school years and a low dropout rate.

The school has a predominantly white student population and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to the state average. Interestingly, Highmore High School - 01 has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby Crow Creek Reservation High School, which could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, Highmore High School - 01 appears to be a small, rural school that has experienced both successes and challenges, and may need to focus on its strengths and address its weaknesses to improve its academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345

(605) 852-2275

District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,748

Feeder schools for Highmore High School - 01:

Elementary:	Highmore Elementary - 02
Middle:	Highmore Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 7.0

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

American Indian:

8.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highmore High School - 01 ranks better than 73.8% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highmore High School - 01 is $16,748.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highmore High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore High School - 01 37^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Highmore High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Highmore-Harrold 34-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Highmore-Harrold 34-2 28^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highmore High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Highmore High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2009	38.98	98^th	144	31.9%
2010	59.75	70^th	150	53.3%
2011	46.21	85^th	141	39.7%
2012	35.43	108^th	143	24.5%
2013	51.19	85^th	144	41.0%
2015	37.29	87^th	133	34.6%
2016	43.15	96^th	141	31.9%
2017	68.22	39^th	137	71.5%
2018	13.84	124^th	138	10.1%
2019	71.94	31^st	135	77.0%
2021	68.76	34^th	140	75.7%
2022	31.72	102^nd	134	23.9%
2023	18.70	119^th	138	13.8%
2024	70.17	37^th	141	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Highmore High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	22.02	71^st	82	13.4%
2019	51.53	36^th	83	56.6%
2021	95.21	2^nd	89	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Highmore High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	9.96	81^st	90	10.0%
2021	33.60	65^th	89	27.0%
2022	35.77	62^nd	87	28.7%

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Rank History for White students at Highmore High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	18.61	111^th	123	9.8%
2019	74.38	27^th	123	78.0%
2021	66.63	36^th	129	72.1%
2022	30.19	95^th	123	22.8%
2023	11.37	114^th	121	5.8%
2024	63.00	44^th	125	64.8%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	84	0	0	14	n/a	n/a	98
2010	80	1	2	9	n/a	n/a	92
2011	75	0	2	9	0	0	86
2012	73	0	1	12	0	3	89
2013	78	0	1	8	0	1	88
2014	76	0	2	8	0	5	91
2015	73	0	5	6	0	5	89
2016	70	0	2	8	0	4	84
2017	62	1	2	11	0	5	81
2018	63	0	2	10	0	3	78
2019	67	0	2	11	0	4	84
2020	68	0	1	4	0	6	79
2021	67	0	0	3	0	6	76
2022	64	0	2	2	0	6	74
2023	50	0	0	5	0	2	57

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 Highmore High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	8.9	11.0	48
2010	92	8.9	10.3	42.4
2011	86	8.3	10.3	24.4
2012	89	7.2	12.2	29.2
2013	88	8.7	10.0	31.8
2014	91	8.8	10.2	30.8
2015	89	8.0	11.1	29.2
2016	84	8.0	10.5	27.4
2017	81	8.6	9.3	27.2
2018	78	8.8	8.7	21.8
2019	84	7.6	11.0	19
2020	79	7.9	9.9	15.2
2021	76	8.1	9.3	10.5
2022	74	7.7	9.5	9.5
2023	57	8.1	7.0	17.5

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 Highmore High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	8.9	11.0	48
2010	92	8.9	10.3	42.4
2011	86	8.3	10.3	24.4
2012	89	7.2	12.2	29.2
2013	88	8.7	10.0	31.8
2014	91	8.8	10.2	30.8
2015	89	8.0	11.1	29.2
2016	84	8.0	10.5	27.4
2017	81	8.6	9.3	27.2
2018	78	8.8	8.7	21.8
2019	84	7.6	11.0	19
2020	79	7.9	9.9	15.2
2021	76	8.1	9.3	10.5
2022	74	7.7	9.5	9.5
2023	57	8.1	7.0	17.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highmore High School - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$355 (2.6%)	$13,155 (97.4%)	$13,510
2021	$369 (2.7%)	$13,175 (97.3%)	$13,544
2022	$1,250 (8.9%)	$12,738 (91.1%)	$13,988
2023	$1,224 (7.3%)	$15,524 (92.7%)	$16,748

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highmore High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 135 High schools	Ranks 119^th of 138 High schools	63.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore High School - 01)	81.3	35.7	45.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	81.3	35.7	45.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Highmore High School - 01)	37.5	28.6	8.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	37.5	28.6	8.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Highmore High School - 01)	50	35.7	14.3%
11th Grade Science (Highmore-Harrold 34-2)	50	35.7	14.3%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	57	32.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	11	5	54.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	50	25.4%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	17.5%	1.5%

Schools Near Highmore 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
Highmore High School - 01	Public	9-12	415 Iowa Ave S	Highmore	57345	Hyde County	Highmore-Harrold 34-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 852-2275	57	8	7.0	17.5%	50 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	70.2	37^th of 141 public high schools	73.8%		18.7	119^th of 138 public high schools	13.8%	82	53.9	53.8	69.2	$16,748	$1,224	$15,524
Crow Creek Reservation High School	Public	6-12	101 Chieftain Road	Stephan	57346	Hyde County	Crow Creek Reservation High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 852-2455	268	16	16.7	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	268 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Highmore High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Highmore High School - 01?

Students at Highmore High School - 01 are 88% White, 9% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Highmore High School - 01 in?

Highmore-Harrold 34-2

What schools feed into Highmore High School - 01?

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

Elementary : Highmore Elementary - 02
Middle : Highmore Junior High - 03

Is Highmore High School - 01 a good school?

Highmore High School - 01 ranks 37^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highmore High School - 01?

In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Highmore High School - 01.

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