Serving 836 students in grades 9-12, Huron 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huron High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Huron High School - 01's student population of 836 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huron 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 Huron High School - 01 is 0.67, which is more 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
#494 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
19%
2%
Hispanic
29%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
46%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huron High School - 01's ranking?
Huron High School - 01 is ranked #494 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huron High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Huron High School - 01 is 70-74%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Huron High School - 01?
836 students attend Huron High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Huron High School - 01 students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huron High School - 01?
Huron High School - 01 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huron High School - 01 offer ?
Huron High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Huron High School - 01 part of?
Huron High School - 01 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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