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#454 of 574 schools in SD

Brookings High School - 01

High School · Brookings School District 05-1 · Brookings, SD

A Brookings School District 05-1 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD 57006

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation10.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,811
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Brookings High School - 01 score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

16.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brookings 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,262/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$64,818

Median home value

$253,700

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.8% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Brookings School District 05-1

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$11,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brookings High School - 01 is listed in Brookings School District 05-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brookings High School - 01

Brookings High School - 01 is a public high school in Brookings, SD, part of Brookings School District 05-1, serving approximately 1,028 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookings High School - 01

What grades does Brookings High School - 01 serve?

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

How many students attend Brookings High School - 01?

Brookings High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 1,028 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brookings High School - 01 is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookings High School - 01 rank in SD?

Brookings High School - 01 ranks #454 of 574 schools in SD.

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

Brookings High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Brookings High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookings High School - 01 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brookings High School - 01 a charter school?

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

Is Brookings High School - 01 a Title I school?

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

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

16.2% of students at Brookings 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
1,028
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Brookings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 57006)
23,838
Area average commute
12.3 min
Area median age
28.3
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 57006; 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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