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Ipswich High School - 01

Public Grades 9-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 98% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Ipswich High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ipswich, South Dakota. The school is part of the Ipswich Public School District 22-6, which is ranked 36 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ipswich High School - 01 has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in South Dakota, ranking within the top 40 schools in the state for the past several years.

Ipswich High School - 01 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 96.88% of students proficient or better in ELA, 62.5% in Math, and 71.88% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.84%, 36.27%, and 48.95%, respectively. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.6% to 2.8% in recent years.

Interestingly, Ipswich High School - 01 significantly outperforms the nearby Leola High School - 01 and Edmunds Central High School - 01 in academic metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Ipswich High School - 01 had 62.5% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 50% at Leola High School - 01 and 14.29% at Edmunds Central High School - 01. This consistent high performance, along with the school's efficient resource allocation, suggests that Ipswich High School - 01 is providing a quality education for its diverse student population.

103

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,096

Per pupil spending ?

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451

(605) 426-6571

District: Ipswich Public School District 22-6

Feeder schools for Ipswich High School - 01:

Elementary:	Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
	Ipswich Elementary - 02
	Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
	Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
Middle:	Ipswich Middle School - 04

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (77% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of South Dakota high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

South Dakota avg50%

4^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

36^th of 147Ipswich Public School District 22-6 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	93.8	4 of 166	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	77.5	27 of 141	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	39 of 138	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	93.4	1 of 134	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	82.9	12 of 140	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	77.8	23 of 135	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	11 of 138	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	74.2	27 of 137	80.3%	★★★★☆
2016	88.5	5 of 141	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	90.0	8 of 133	94.0%	★★★★★
2013	81.5	17 of 144	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	40.2	101 of 143	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	92.1	3 of 141	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.8	8 of 150	94.7%	★★★★★
2009	62.6	53 of 144	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	20.2	119 of 135	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	41.4	101 of 141	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	48.3	77 of 136	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	58.1	60 of 137	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	9 of 164	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	68.8	25 of 93	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	89.1	5 of 84	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	69.5	18 of 83	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	71.5	22 of 82	73.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	82.9	14 of 154	90.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	91.9	6 of 162	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.0	17 of 107	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	17 of 96	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	93.3	4 of 87	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	12 of 89	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	85.6	9 of 88	89.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.3	6 of 90	93.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	1 of 89	98.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.5	32 of 140	77.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	90.2	5 of 158	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	70.2	35 of 125	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	35 of 121	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.8	4 of 123	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.7	11 of 129	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	74.7	26 of 123	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	15 of 123	87.8%	★★★★☆

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)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)77th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts97%+33 vs state

Science72%+23 vs state

Mathematics62%+26 vs state

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Schools Near Ipswich 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
Ipswich High School - 01	Public	9-12	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6571	103	7	14.2	15.5%	101 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	93.8	4^th of 166 public high schools	97.6%		77.5	27^th of 141 public high schools	80.9%	23	96.9	62.5	71.9	$12,096	$263	$11,833
Dakota Trail Virtual School - 92	Public, Virtual	9-12	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(605) 426-6571	1	0	33.3		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Edmunds Central High School - 01	Public	9-12	105 1st Ave	Roscoe	57471	Edmunds County	Edmunds Central School District 22-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 287-4251	43	4	10.5	30.2%	39 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	84^th of 166 public high schools	49.4%					(n/a)	71.4	14.3	57.1
Leola High School - 01	Public	9-12	820 Leola Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 439-3477	38	5	7.0	44.7%	31 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.2%)	58.6	74^th of 166 public high schools	55.4%					(n/a)	50.0	50.0	50.0
Leola Alternative School - 07	Public	9-12	820 Leola Ave	Leola	57456	McPherson County	Leola School District 44-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 439-3142	11	1	15.2		10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	11.7	155^th of 166 public high schools	6.6%					(n/a)	40.0	0.0	20.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Ipswich High School - 01

Is Ipswich High School - 01 a good school?

Yes! Ipswich High School - 01 is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 166 South Dakota high schools.

What schools feed into Ipswich High School - 01?

Ipswich High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary : Ipswich Elementary - 02
Elementary : Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary : Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
Middle : Ipswich Middle School - 04

What district is Ipswich High School - 01 in?

Ipswich Public School District 22-6

How many students attend Ipswich High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 103 students attended Ipswich High School - 01.

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

Students at Ipswich High School - 01 are 98% White.

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