Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Hurley High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Hurley High School - 01?
32 students attend Hurley High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hurley High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurley High School - 01?
Hurley High School - 01 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hurley High School - 01 offer ?
Hurley High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hurley High School - 01 part of?
Hurley High School - 01 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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