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%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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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