Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Colome 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 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colome High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Colome High School - 01's student population of 42 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colome 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 Colome High School - 01 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colome High School - 01's ranking?
Colome High School - 01 is ranked #371 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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colome High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Colome High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colome High School - 01?
42 students attend Colome High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Colome High School - 01 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colome High School - 01?
Colome 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 Colome High School - 01 offer ?
Colome High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colome High School - 01 part of?
Colome High School - 01 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.
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