Highmore High School - 01

415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Highmore 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highmore High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Highmore High School - 01's student population of 63 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Highmore 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 Highmore High School - 01 is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#547 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highmore High School - 01, 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 Math of Highmore 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.
21-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highmore 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.
60-79%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highmore 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
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highmore High School - 01 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highmore High School - 01 and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highmore 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
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highmore High School - 01.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Highmore 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 Highmore 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
6%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highmore 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highmore 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highmore High School - 01's ranking?
Highmore High School - 01 is ranked #547 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highmore High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Highmore High School - 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Highmore High School - 01?
63 students attend Highmore High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highmore High School - 01 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highmore High School - 01?
Highmore High School - 01 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highmore High School - 01 offer ?
Highmore High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highmore High School - 01 part of?
Highmore High School - 01 is part of Highmore-Harrold 34-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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