Mitchell High School - 01

920 N Capital St
Mitchell, SD 57301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School - 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 896 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Mitchell High School - 01's student population of 896 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mitchell High School - 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell High School - 01 is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#174 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mitchell 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.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mitchell 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.
45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mitchell 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
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Mitchell High School - 01 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mitchell 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
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mitchell 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitchell High School - 01's ranking?
Mitchell High School - 01 is ranked #174 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School - 01 is 87%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School - 01?
896 students attend Mitchell High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mitchell High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell High School - 01?
Mitchell High School - 01 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mitchell High School - 01 offer ?
Mitchell High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell High School - 01 part of?
Mitchell High School - 01 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 896 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 87% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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