Brookings High School - 01

Brookings High School - 01 serves 1,028 students in grades 9-12 as the primary public high school in Brookings, South Dakota. With 59 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, providing reasonable class sizes for individual attention. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 54% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts and 40% in mathematics across grade levels.

While these scores place Brookings High School at #377 among South Dakota's 586 high schools, the dedicated teaching staff continues to focus on student development and achievement. The school draws from a community with strong educational values, where 48% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code area of 57006 has a population of 23,402, with a median household income of $60,572 and median home values of $228,500.

The poverty rate stands at 15.1%, reflecting a generally stable economic environment that supports student learning. As a comprehensive high school in this college town, Brookings High School - 01 benefits from its connection to the broader educational community. Located at 530 Elm Ave in a remote town setting, the school serves as an important educational anchor for families throughout Brookings County.