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Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

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Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks 26 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 84% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Irene, South Dakota. This small school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, boasting impressive graduation rates and low dropout rates. With a very low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is a standout educational institution in the region.

Academically, the school shines, with 11th-grade students significantly outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. The school's four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84% to 94.1% in recent years, are also notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 maintains relatively low dropout rates, between 1.5% and 3.8%, compared to the state's average.

While the school excels in many areas, there are a few metrics where nearby schools, such as Yankton High School and Centerville High School, perform better, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, Irene - Wakonda High School - 01's focus on providing a supportive learning environment and allocating resources effectively appears to be a key factor in its overall success, making it a standout choice for families in the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,599

Per pupil spending ?

27.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037

(605) 263-3313

District: Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

Feeder schools for Irene - Wakonda High School - 01:

Elementary:	Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Middle:	Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

5.8%

American Indian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (65% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of South Dakota high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the South Dakota average (86%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

South Dakota avg50%

26^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

48^th of 147Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 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	76.4	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	18 of 141	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	31 of 138	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.8	46 of 134	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	60 of 140	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.7	35 of 135	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.5	8 of 138	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	32.9	101 of 137	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	45.3	93 of 141	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.3	52 of 133	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.8	93 of 144	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	84.1	10 of 143	93.0%	★★★★★
2011	43.4	92 of 141	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.2	89 of 150	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	91.8	4 of 144	97.2%	★★★★★
2008	9.7	126 of 135	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	40 of 164	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	45 of 95	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.9	62 of 84	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.8	29 of 89	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.2	14 of 83	83.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	7 of 154	95.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	26 of 162	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.8	12 of 96	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	91.7	7 of 87	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	55.2	37 of 88	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.0	9 of 90	90.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	19 of 89	78.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.5	30 of 158	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	18 of 125	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	44 of 121	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	57 of 123	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.3	61 of 129	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	45 of 123	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.8	6 of 123	95.1%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)81st percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)79th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)76th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+31 vs state

Science72%+23 vs state

Mathematics28%-8 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 English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01	Public	9-12	130 E State St	Irene	57037	Turner County	Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 263-3313	86	6	14.1	27.9%	79 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	76.4	26^th of 166 public high schools	84.3%		83.2	18^th of 141 public high schools	87.2%	8	94.4			27.8			72.2		$16,599	$151	$16,448
Viborg-Hurley High School - 01	Public	9-12	203 W Park Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	124	10	12.9	31.5%	105 (84.7%)	3 (2.4%)	8 (6.5%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	42.7	106^th of 166 public high schools	36.1%		16.9	119^th of 141 public high schools	15.6%	13	68.6	100.0	69.5	20.0	100.0	22.2	34.3	36.1	$13,048	$407	$12,641
Centerville High School - 01	Public	9-12	610 Lincoln St	Centerville	57014	Turner County	Centerville School District 60-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 563-2291	94	7	13.0	10.6%	91 (96.8%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.9	7^th of 166 public high schools	95.8%		67.9	41^st of 141 public high schools	70.9%	34	78.3			69.6			78.3		$13,999	$421	$13,579
Gayville-Volin High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 267-4476	95	6	15.3	18.9%	83 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	47.8	95^th of 166 public high schools	42.8%		37.7	91^st of 141 public high schools	35.5%	4	54.6			31.8			45.5		$11,825	$349	$11,476
Yankton High School - 01	Public	9-12	1801 Summit St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 665-2073	923	51	17.9	28.2%	753 (81.6%)	11 (1.2%)	85 (9.2%)	4 (0.4%)	36 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.5%)	80.6	21^st of 166 public high schools	87.3%		76.1	29^th of 141 public high schools	79.4%	8	74.9			52.9			61.4		$11,454	$471	$10,983
Beresford High School - 01	Public	9-12	301 W Maple St	Beresford	57004	Union County	Beresford School District 61-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 763-2145	222	15	14.7	18.5%	199 (89.6%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	45.4	98^th of 166 public high schools	41.0%		43.2	83^rd of 141 public high schools	41.1%	15	55.2			17.2			55.2		$13,022	$00	$13,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

How many students attend Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Irene - Wakonda High School - 01.

Is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 a good school?

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 ranks 26^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 in?

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

What is the racial makeup of Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

Students at Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Irene - Wakonda High School - 01?

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Middle : Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04

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