Huron School District 02-2

150 5th Street Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Huron School District 02-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,917 students in Huron School District 02-2. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Huron School District 02-2 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
10 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
2,917 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Huron School District 02-2, 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#124 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Huron School District 02-2, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huron School District 02-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huron School District 02-2 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.
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huron School District 02-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Huron School District 02-2 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.51
# American Indian Students
48 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
619 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
21%
2%
# Hispanic Students
928 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
8%
# Black Students
29 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,186 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
41%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
232
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,104 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,767 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Huron School District 02-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Huron School District 02-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,104
$12,971
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Huron School District 02-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,767
$12,479
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Huron School District 02-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Huron School District 02-2 Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Our Home Asap - 12
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40354 210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40068 399th Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40361 200th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Huron Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 18th Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 Mcclellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7895
Grades: 4-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Huron High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 18th St Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #77.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Idaho Ave Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7885
Grades: 2-3
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Magnet School
555 Mellette Ave Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7875
Grades: K-1
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Learning Center - 05
Magnet School
705 N Dakota Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
Alternative School
Magnet School
40354-210th St
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Huron School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 manages 10 public schools serving 2,917 students.
What is the rank of Huron School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 is ranked #123 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huron School District 02-2?
41% of Huron School District 02-2 students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% 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 School District 02-2?
Huron School District 02-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Huron School District 02-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,767 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,917 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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