High Schools in Waubay School District 18-3


Summary:

The Waubay School District 18-3 in South Dakota is home to a single high school, Waubay High School - 01, which serves grades 9-12. Despite facing some challenges, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, earning it a top-5 statewide ranking and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waubay High School - 01 boasts impressive test scores, with 78.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and 71.43% proficient or better in Science. These results significantly exceed the state averages, indicating the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing students for success. However, the school faces some challenges, including a lower-than-average four-year graduation rate of 33.3% and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 9.3%. Additionally, 60.94% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student outcomes.

Despite these challenges, Waubay High School - 01 has demonstrated the ability to improve and maintain its high performance. The school's ranking fluctuated in recent years, dropping to 132nd out of 134 schools in 2021-2022 before rebounding to 4th out of 141 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests the school has the potential to continue improving and providing an exceptional educational experience for its students. The school's higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio of 11.3 also indicate that the district is allocating resources in a way that supports smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

District Detail

 202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273

 (605) 947-4529

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 126 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 172

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





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