Colome High School - 01

105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

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)
Total Students
42 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#371 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 Colome 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.
60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colome 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 Colome 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
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
7%
14%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colome High School - 01 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
86%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colome 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
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Colome High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Colome 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
36%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colome 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
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colome 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.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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