Clark High School - 01

220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Clark 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clark High School - 01's student population of 102 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clark High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark High School - 01 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#496 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Clark High School - 01 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
3%
3%
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White
79%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clark High School - 01 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark High School - 01's ranking?
Clark High School - 01 is ranked #496 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clark High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Clark High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Clark High School - 01?
102 students attend Clark High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Clark High School - 01 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark High School - 01?
Clark High School - 01 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark High School - 01 offer ?
Clark High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark High School - 01 part of?
Clark High School - 01 is part of Clark School District 12-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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