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McIntosh High School - 01

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McIntosh High School - 01 ranks 65 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 61% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

McIntosh High School - 01 is a public high school in Mc Intosh, South Dakota, serving 47 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McIntosh School District 15-1, which is ranked 123 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McIntosh High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 5th out of 138 South Dakota high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 139th out of 150 in 2009-2010. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 65th out of 166 South Dakota high schools, with a 3-star rating. While female students and low-income students at the school perform exceptionally well, male students and students with special education needs lag behind their peers statewide. The school's academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is above the state average, but its science proficiency rate is lower.

Despite these challenges, McIntosh High School - 01 has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate. The school's high per-student spending and small student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing significant resources to support student learning. Overall, the school appears to be providing a quality education, with some areas for improvement, particularly in addressing the disparity in performance between different student groups.

Students ?

4.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$37,688

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641

(605) 273-4227

District: McIntosh School District 15-1

Feeder schools for McIntosh High School - 01:

Elementary:	McIntosh Elementary - 02
Middle:	McIntosh Middle School - 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

American Indian:

47.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2010 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 54 percentile points since 2010

✓Above the South Dakota median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

South Dakota avg50%

65^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 36 pts since 2018

From top 4% (2018) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

123^rd of 147McIntosh School District 15-1 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	62.3	65 of 166	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.9	98 of 141	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.3	100 of 138	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.1	83 of 134	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	64 of 135	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.9	5 of 138	96.4%	★★★★★
2013	20.0	127 of 144	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.6	112 of 143	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.7	100 of 141	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	10.6	139 of 150	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	58.4	65 of 144	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	78.3	25 of 135	81.5%	★★★★☆
2007	90.3	4 of 141	97.2%	★★★★★
2005	47.6	83 of 137	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2003	67.6	43 of 133	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	82.1	14 of 164	91.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	29 of 154	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	12 of 48	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	11 of 46	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.2	4 of 25	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	4 of 44	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	1 of 53	98.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	12.8	152 of 162	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	15 of 83	81.9%	★★★★☆

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	50.3	89 of 158	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)91st percentile+31 vs school

Native American (2025)82nd percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+20 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile-20 vs school

Male (2025)6th percentile-55 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+3 vs state

Mathematics44%+8 vs state

Science44%-5 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
McIntosh High School - 01	Public	9-12	511 Main St	Mc Intosh	57641	Corson County	McIntosh School District 15-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 273-4227	42	9	4.4	100.0%	20 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.3	65^th of 166 public high schools	60.8%		33.9	98^th of 141 public high schools	30.5%	33	66.7	44.4	44.4	$37,688	$7,011	$30,677

Frequently Asked Questions about McIntosh High School - 01

What schools feed into McIntosh High School - 01?

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

Elementary : McIntosh Elementary - 02
Middle : McIntosh Middle School - 03

How many students attend McIntosh High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended McIntosh High School - 01.

What district is McIntosh High School - 01 in?

McIntosh School District 15-1

Is McIntosh High School - 01 a good school?

McIntosh High School - 01 ranks 65^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Students at McIntosh High School - 01 are 48% White, 48% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.

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