High Schools in Castlewood School District 28-1

Summary:

Castlewood School District 28-1 in South Dakota is home to a single high school, Castlewood High School - 01, which has consistently ranked among the top 25-62 high schools in the state over the past three school years. This small school of 106 students stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science significantly exceeding the state averages.

Castlewood High School - 01 boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a strong four-year graduation rate of 86.4%, along with a relatively low dropout rate of 2.6%. The school's higher-than-average spending per student of $11,098 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7 suggest that it has access to adequate resources and funding to support its students' educational needs. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the state average, indicating an area for potential improvement.

While Castlewood School District 28-1 has only one high school, it is a standout institution within the district, providing a quality education to its students. The school's strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and efficient resource allocation make it an attractive option for families in the area.

District Detail

310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223

(605) 793-2497

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 345

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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	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
Castlewood High School - 01	Public	9-12	310 E Harry St	Castlewood	57223	Hamlin County	Castlewood School District 28-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 793-2497	112	7	16.2	14.3%	102 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	63.2	62^nd of 166 public high schools	62.7%		82	19^th of 141 public high schools	86.5%	43	86.2	31.0	44.8	$11,478	$147	$11,330

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Estelline School District 28-2	12.16 mi	3	96^th
Watertown School District 14-4	12.75 mi	8	99^th
Northeast Technical High School	12.82 mi	1
Hamlin School District 28-3	13.79 mi	3	18^th
Deuel School District 19-4	17 mi	3	70^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.