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Haakon School District 27-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 101 students in Haakon School District 27-1. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in South Dakota.
Public High School in Haakon School District 27-1 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Public High School in Haakon School District 27-1 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philip High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
219 Schools
# Students
318 Students
46,972 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
3,248 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Haakon School District 27-1, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,064 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
19%
# Asian Students
3 Students
678 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,173 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,302 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
285 Students
30,695 Students
% White Students
90%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
60 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
2,000 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
33
# Students in K Grade:
33
304
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
304
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
261
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
262
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
284
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
334
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
412
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
439
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,830 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,157 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,830
$12,971
Spending / Student
$12,157
$12,479
Best Haakon School District 27-1 Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
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