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Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

Public Grades 9-12

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 18% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 is a public high school located in Tulare, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6, which is ranked 37 out of 147 school districts in South Dakota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 has had a fluctuating statewide ranking over the years, ranging from as high as 24th out of 140 South Dakota high schools in 2020-2021 (with a 4-star rating) to as low as 136th out of 166 in 2024-2025 (with a 1-star rating). The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly strong performance for special education students (ranked 23rd out of 140 high schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating) and low socioeconomic status students (ranked 36th out of 154 high schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating). However, the school's academic achievement, as measured by proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to the nearby Redfield High School - 01 and Turtle Creek High School - 04, Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 generally underperforms in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school's small size and rural location may contribute to the variability in its performance, as these factors can make it more challenging to attract and retain high-quality teachers, offer a diverse curriculum, and provide robust extracurricular activities.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,548

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476

(605) 596-4171

District: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

Feeder schools for Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01:

Elementary:	Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
	Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05
	Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Middle:	Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

3.4%

American Indian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2013 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (33% vs 50% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 72 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

South Dakota avg50%

136^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 18%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 5% (2015) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 147Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	28.7	136 of 166	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.3	104 of 141	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	114 of 138	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.9	115 of 134	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	72.2	24 of 140	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	36.7	99 of 138	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	48.3	75 of 137	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.6	91 of 141	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	7.1	127 of 133	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	83.4	14 of 144	90.3%	★★★★☆
2012	77.8	24 of 143	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	71.7	40 of 141	71.6%	★★★★☆
2010	78.4	17 of 150	88.7%	★★★★☆
2009	61.4	56 of 144	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.1	46 of 135	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.6	29 of 141	79.4%	★★★★☆
2006	81.2	17 of 136	87.5%	★★★★☆
2005	76.7	20 of 137	85.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	23.3	138 of 164	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	36 of 154	76.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	100 of 162	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	23 of 140	83.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	21.9	142 of 158	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	94 of 125	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.1	111 of 121	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.8	114 of 123	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	71.3	26 of 129	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	26.3	101 of 123	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)84th percentile+65 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+59 vs school

Male (2025)38th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2025)16th percentile~ school

White (2025)10th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-20 vs state

Science38%-11 vs state

Mathematics19%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

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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
Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01	Public	9-12	401 4th Ave	Tulare	57476	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 596-4171	58	7	8.1	19.0%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.7	136^th of 166 public high schools	18.1%		31.3	104^th of 141 public high schools	26.2%	32	43.8	18.8	37.5	$17,548	$00	$17,548
Redfield High School - 01	Public	9-12	111 6th Ave E	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	153	14	10.7	19.0%	139 (90.8%)	3 (2.0%)	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.1	33^rd of 166 public high schools	80.1%		62.9	46^th of 141 public high schools	67.4%	13	66.7	55.6	55.6	$17,060	$2,371	$14,688
Redfield Virtual School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	111 E 6th Ave	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 472-4520	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Turtle Creek High School - 04	Public	9-12	17267 3rd St	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 472-4520	8	1	8.8		5 (62.5%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

What schools feed into Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01?

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary : Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05
Elementary : Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Middle : Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02

What district is Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 in?

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

How many students attend Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01?

Students at Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 a good school?

Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 18.1% of South Dakota high schools.

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