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High Schools in Hanson School District 30-1

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At a glance

DistrictHanson School District 30-143^rd of 147 South Dakota districtsFull district overview →

Schools

126

Students

5-star school

Top rankedHanson High School - 0117^th of 166 South Dakota high schools

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Biggest riser

Hanson High School - 01 up 5 spots statewide this year

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Newly ranked this year

Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07

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Summary:

The Hanson School District 30-1 in South Dakota is home to a single high school, Hanson High School - 01, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. This small school of 127 students stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and efficient use of resources.

Hanson High School - 01 boasts impressive 11th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, significantly exceeding the state averages. With a low dropout rate of 2.6% and a high four-year graduation rate of 86.4%, the school is effectively supporting its students and helping them succeed. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students.

Despite serving a relatively affluent student population, with only 12.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Hanson High School - 01 is a standout institution within the Hanson School District and the state of South Dakota. The school's consistent high rankings, strong academic performance, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hanson High School - 01	Public	9-12	230 6th St	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 239-4387	122	10	12.3	13.1%	117 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	82.6	17^th of 166 public high schools	89.8%		80.1	22^nd of 141 public high schools	84.4%	5	89.3	50.0	57.1	$11,110	$83	$11,027
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07	Public, Virtual	9-12	41659 256th St	Mitchell	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 239-4387	4	0	19.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.5	47^th of 166 public high schools	71.7%					(n/a)	100.0	0.0	100.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mitchell School District 17-2	2.97 mi	9	45^th
Ethan School District 17-1	10.26 mi	3	9^th
Parkston School District 33-3	12.48 mi	6	89^th
Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	13.54 mi	5	19^th
Sanborn Central School District 55-5	15.34 mi	4	44^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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