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Philip High School - 01

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Philip High School - 01 ranks 92 nd of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 45% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Philip High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 100 students in Philip, South Dakota. The school is part of the Haakon School District 27-1, which is ranked 92 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philip High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 10th out of 137 schools in 2016-2017 (5-star rating) to a low of 107th out of 141 schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 92nd out of 166 South Dakota high schools, with a 2-star rating. Male students have generally performed better than female students, while Native American and Special Education students have the lowest rankings among the subgroups. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 84% to 100% in recent years, and dropout rates have fluctuated between 0% and 2.8%.

Compared to the nearby Kadoka Area High School - 01, which is ranked 8th out of 166 South Dakota high schools (5-star rating), Philip High School - 01 has consistently underperformed in the Smarter Balanced Assessments. However, Philip High School - 01 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.0 to 12.6 in recent years, which may provide more personalized attention and support for its small student population.

109

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,911

Per pupil spending ?

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567

(605) 859-2680

District: Haakon School District 27-1

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

American Indian:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 18 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

South Dakota avg50%

92^nd of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 147Haakon School District 27-1 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	92 of 166	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.7	107 of 141	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.7	55 of 138	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	51 of 134	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.0	23 of 140	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	30 of 135	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	66 of 138	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	86.8	10 of 137	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	56.4	63 of 141	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.7	38 of 133	71.4%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	30 of 144	79.2%	★★★★☆
2012	63.1	63 of 143	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.7	33 of 141	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	34 of 150	77.3%	★★★★☆
2009	51.7	83 of 144	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	78.1	26 of 135	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	50.7	84 of 141	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	76.6	28 of 136	79.4%	★★★★☆
2005	47.2	86 of 137	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	67.6	42 of 132	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2003	15.6	122 of 133	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	122 of 164	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.7	44 of 93	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.5	78 of 95	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.8	39 of 89	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	44 of 82	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	91 of 154	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	60 of 162	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	11.1	97 of 107	9.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	79.5	14 of 96	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	40.7	56 of 87	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	90.5	7 of 88	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	64.2	40 of 90	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	23 of 89	74.2%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	20.4	67 of 83	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	83 of 140	40.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	103 of 158	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	80 of 125	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.5	72 of 121	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.8	46 of 123	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.3	27 of 129	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.4	48 of 123	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.5	73 of 123	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Multi-racial (2025)74th percentile+30 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)26th percentile-19 vs school

Native American (2025)19th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Mathematics41%+5 vs state

Science31%-18 vs state

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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
Philip High School - 01	Public	9-12	330 Scottie Ave	Philip	57567	Haakon County	Haakon School District 27-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 859-2680	109	8	13.5	17.4%	96 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.5%)	49.4	92^nd of 166 public high schools	44.6%		30.7	107^th of 141 public high schools	24.1%	15	62.1	41.4	31.0	$14,911	$815	$14,095
Kadoka Area High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 Bayberry St	Kadoka	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2172	71	9	7.5	33.8%	45 (63.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	90.3	8^th of 166 public high schools	95.2%		89.7	8^th of 141 public high schools	94.3%		89.5	57.9	68.4	$21,032	$6,455	$14,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Philip High School - 01

What district is Philip High School - 01 in?

Haakon School District 27-1

How many students attend Philip High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 109 students attended Philip High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Philip High School - 01?

Students at Philip High School - 01 are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

Is Philip High School - 01 a good school?

Philip High School - 01 ranks 92^nd of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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