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#122 of 574 schools in SD

Top 21% in state

Baltic High School - 01

High School · Baltic School District 49-1 · Baltic, SD

A Baltic School District 49-1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 309, Baltic, SD 57003

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$9,312
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Baltic High School - 01 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Baltic High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low97/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,875

Median home value

$261,500

Median rent

$1,134/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

0.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1PK–124.9 mi233Compare →
St Mary Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3PK–124.9 mi233Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Baltic School District 49-1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$9,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baltic High School - 01 is listed in Baltic School District 49-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baltic High School - 01

Baltic High School - 01 is a public high school in Baltic, SD, part of Baltic School District 49-1, serving approximately 161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baltic High School - 01

What grades does Baltic High School - 01 serve?

Baltic High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Baltic High School - 01?

Baltic High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltic High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Baltic High School - 01 is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baltic High School - 01 rank in SD?

Baltic High School - 01 ranks #122 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Baltic High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Baltic High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Baltic High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltic High School - 01 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Baltic High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Baltic High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Baltic High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Baltic High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltic High School - 01?

9.9% of students at Baltic High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Minnehaha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 57003)
2,225
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
33.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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