Summary:
Edgemont, South Dakota is home to a single high school, Edgemont High School - 01, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has seen a concerning decline in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 41st out of 134 South Dakota high schools in 2021-2022 to 130th out of 166 in 2024-2025. This decline is reflected in the school's SchoolDigger rating, which has decreased from 4 stars to 1 star over the same period.
Academically, Edgemont High School - 01 faces significant challenges, with the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments falling well below the state average in all subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science). These academic struggles are not isolated to the high school, as the school's performance is on par with the Edgemont School District 23-1 average, indicating a district-wide issue.
Despite the school's small student population of 33 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2, which are typically positive factors for student learning, Edgemont High School - 01 has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 45.45%, suggesting a significant economically disadvantaged student population. The district's spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year was $23,718, which is higher than the state average, but the academic performance of the high school indicates that these resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.
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