Serving 1,613 students in grades 9-12, Harrisburg 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 38% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisburg High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Harrisburg High School - 01's student population of 1,613 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg High School - 01 is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg High School - 01's ranking?
Harrisburg High School - 01 is ranked #331 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrisburg High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Harrisburg High School - 01 is 88%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Harrisburg High School - 01?
1,613 students attend Harrisburg High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harrisburg High School - 01 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg High School - 01?
Harrisburg High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisburg High School - 01 offer ?
Harrisburg High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisburg High School - 01 part of?
Harrisburg High School - 01 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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