Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Rosholt High School - 01

Public Grades 9-12
131st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 166 South Dakota High Schools
Better than 21% of South Dakota high schools
Summary

Rosholt High School - 01 is a public high school located in Rosholt, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Rosholt School District 54-4, which is ranked 125 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Rosholt High School - 01 has seen fluctuations in its ranking and rating within South Dakota high schools, ranging from a high of 9th place in 2014-2015 to a low of 132nd place in 2020-2021. The school's performance on standardized assessments has also been below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. While the school's graduation and dropout rates are generally within the average range, the inconsistencies suggest potential challenges in maintaining consistent student outcomes.

The school's relatively homogeneous student population and high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to the challenges it faces in addressing the diverse needs of its student body. However, the data also indicates that the school has the potential for improvement, as evidenced by its stronger performance in certain years. By identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's fluctuating performance, Rosholt High School - 01 may be able to implement strategies that lead to more consistent and improved student outcomes.

74
Students ?
10.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,899
Per pupil spending ?
37.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 202 Finley Ave
       Rosholt, SD  57260

(605) 537-4278

District: Rosholt School District 54-4


Feeder schools for Rosholt High School - 01:

Elementary:    Rosholt Elementary - 02
    White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
Middle:    Rosholt Middle School - 04
Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
American Indian:
13.5%
Two or more races:
10.8%
more
 See top rated South Dakota high schools

 Compare Rosholt High School - 01 to nearby high schools!
At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 21st in 2025
Strengths
100% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)
Small classes — about 10 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the South Dakota average (33% vs 50% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)
!Ranking has slipped — down 72 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school33%
District avg33%
South Dakota avg50%
131st of 166
South Dakota public high schools ?
Bottom 21%▼ down 72 pts since 2015
From top 7% (2015) to bottom 21% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of South Dakota High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
125th of 147Rosholt School District 54-4 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202530.4131 of 16621.1%★☆☆☆☆
202413.8122 of 14113.5%★☆☆☆☆
202328.9104 of 13824.6%★☆☆☆☆
202260.058 of 13456.7%★★★☆☆
20218.1132 of 1405.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201954.662 of 13554.1%★★★☆☆
201829.7111 of 13819.6%★☆☆☆☆
201767.941 of 13770.1%★★★★☆
201678.917 of 14187.9%★★★★☆
201589.59 of 13393.2%★★★★★
201383.711 of 14492.4%★★★★★
201294.71 of 14399.3%★★★★★
201193.82 of 14198.6%★★★★★
201065.053 of 15064.7%★★★☆☆
200869.344 of 13567.4%★★★☆☆
200786.48 of 14194.3%★★★★★
200642.788 of 13635.3%★★☆☆☆
200552.772 of 13747.4%★★☆☆☆
200376.525 of 13381.2%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202539.0115 of 16429.9%★★☆☆☆
202280.113 of 8484.5%★★★★☆
20215.884 of 895.6%☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202545.035 of 8156.8%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202513.5146 of 1545.2%☆☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202520.9140 of 16213.6%★☆☆☆☆
202426.981 of 10724.3%★☆☆☆☆
201947.951 of 8842.0%★★☆☆☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202520.467 of 8319.3%★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202530.683 of 14040.7%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Dakota percentileRating
202538.3117 of 15825.9%★☆☆☆☆
20248.6116 of 1257.2%☆☆☆☆☆
202331.990 of 12125.6%★☆☆☆☆
202259.054 of 12356.1%★★★☆☆
20215.9124 of 1293.9%☆☆☆☆☆
201952.659 of 12352.0%★★★☆☆
201823.8105 of 12314.6%★☆☆☆☆
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)
Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+36 vs school
Special Education (2025)41st percentile+20 vs school
Female (2025)30th percentile+9 vs school
White (2025)26th percentile+5 vs school
Native American (2025)19th percentile~ school
Male (2025)14th percentile-8 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)5th percentile-16 vs school
By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts62%~ state avg
Mathematics19%-18 vs state
Science19%-30 vs state

No ratings yet
Be the first to rate Rosholt High School - 01 and help other families decide.
Rate Rosholt High School - 01
Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.
Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.
Tap a star to rate
Reviews
No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.



Schools Near Rosholt High School - 01









Frequently Asked Questions about Rosholt High School - 01

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

Elementary : Rosholt Elementary - 02
Elementary : White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
Middle : Rosholt Middle School - 04

Students at Rosholt High School - 01 are 70% White, 14% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Rosholt High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 21.1% of South Dakota high schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 74 students attended Rosholt High School - 01.


Rate Rosholt High School - 01!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Rosholt High School - 01!




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.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 18 milliseconds.