Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Area High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Webster Area High School - 01's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webster Area High School - 01 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Area High School - 01 is 0.15, 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
#54 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Area High School - 01's ranking?
Webster Area High School - 01 is ranked #54 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webster Area High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Webster Area High School - 01 is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Webster Area High School - 01?
161 students attend Webster Area High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Webster Area High School - 01 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Webster Area High School - 01 offer ?
Webster Area High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster Area High School - 01 part of?
Webster Area High School - 01 is part of Webster Area 18-5 School District.
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