Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Vermillion 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vermillion High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vermillion High School - 01's student population of 430 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vermillion 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 Vermillion High School - 01 is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermillion High School - 01's ranking?
Vermillion High School - 01 is ranked #359 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vermillion High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Vermillion High School - 01 is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Vermillion High School - 01?
430 students attend Vermillion High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vermillion High School - 01 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vermillion High School - 01?
Vermillion High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vermillion High School - 01 offer ?
Vermillion High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vermillion High School - 01 part of?
Vermillion High School - 01 is part of Vermillion School District 13-1.
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