For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 184 students in Faith School District 46-2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Faith School District 46-2 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
184 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Faith School District 46-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.51
# American Indian Students
12 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
153 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
83%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
14
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,266 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,750 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,266
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,750
$12,479
Best Faith School District 46-2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Maurine Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Faith Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Faith Jr. High - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 manages 4 public schools serving 184 students.
What is the rank of Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 is ranked #76 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Faith School District 46-2?
83% of Faith School District 46-2 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faith School District 46-2?
Faith School District 46-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Faith School District 46-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,750 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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